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Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade Fudge Swirl Delight

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These salted caramel brownies with fudge swirl combine rich chocolate fudge with a buttery salted caramel swirl for a perfect balance of sweet and salty in a fudgy, easy-to-make dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, good quality
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for salted caramel)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cubed (for salted caramel)
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, warmed (for salted caramel)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (for salted caramel)
  • ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (for fudge swirl)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream (for fudge swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional, for fudge swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the salted caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it melts into a deep amber liquid (5-7 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and quickly add 6 tablespoons cubed unsalted butter. Stir until melted and combined.
  4. Slowly add ½ cup warmed heavy cream while stirring (it will bubble up). Stir until smooth, then mix in 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Make the fudge swirl: In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup chocolate chips, ¼ cup heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon light corn syrup over low heat. Stir until melted and glossy, then remove from heat.
  6. Prepare the brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup melted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until smooth.
  7. Add 3 room temperature eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  8. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  9. In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup flour, ¾ cup cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  10. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  11. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it evenly.
  12. Drizzle half the salted caramel over the batter, then add half the fudge swirl on top.
  13. Repeat layering with the remaining batter, caramel, and fudge.
  14. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the caramel and fudge into the batter, creating marbled patterns without over-swirl.
  15. Bake for 35-40 minutes, starting to check at 30 minutes by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  16. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use organic butter and high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use vegan butter. Use sea salt flakes for texture and bursts of saltiness. Avoid overmixing batter to keep brownies fudgy. Cool brownies completely before slicing for clean cuts. Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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