Description
Decadent Caramel Chocolate Chunk Brownies featuring rich chocolate chunks and gooey caramel swirls, finished with a hint of sea salt. A sweet-and-salty dessert perfect for chocolate lovers, combining texture and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chunks
1 cup caramel sauce
Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt; gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chunks.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle caramel sauce over the batter.
- Top with the remaining batter and smooth with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top, if desired.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
To prevent overbaking, check brownies a few minutes before the recommended time.
For homemade caramel, ensure it’s cooled before layering to avoid excessive spreading.
Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for a mocha flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
