These Sweet and Salty Brownies take your classic chocolate brownie to the next level by combining rich, fudgy chocolate with a surprise of crunchy sea salt and sweet caramel. The interplay of flavors creates a perfect harmony between the deep cocoa taste and the sweet and salty contrast. These brownies are ideal for those who love a decadent dessert with a twist and are guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth while offering an unexpected savory kick.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and chocolate: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Mix the sugars and eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Add caramel and sea salt: Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the brownie batter and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Top with remaining batter: Pour the rest of the brownie batter over the caramel layer and spread it out evenly. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top and use a knife to swirl it into the batter for a marbled effect. Sprinkle the top with the remaining sea salt.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and salty!