Description
Rich, fudgy brownies made with just six ingredients, featuring a gooey salted caramel swirl. This one-bowl recipe requires no mixer and delivers a crackly top with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a two-inch overhang on the long sides.
- Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk sugar into the chocolate mixture until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is thick, glossy, and pale. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Sift in flour and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix. The batter should be thick with a few lumps.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of caramel sauce over the batter. Use a knife to swirl the caramel into the batter in a figure-eight pattern.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still jiggle slightly. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Use the parchment sling to lift them out, then cut into squares. Dust with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
For the best crackly top, whisk the eggs and sugar vigorously for 2-3 minutes. Do not overbake; the brownies continue to cook in the pan as they cool. Ensure caramel consistency is like warm honey; if too thick, microwave briefly, if too thin, chill briefly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, fridge for 5 days, or freezer for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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