Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional for flavor)
Instructions
7 steps
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
This helps the brownies come out easily.Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
Sifting the flour helps avoid lumps.Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Make sure the butter isn't too hot to avoid cooking the eggs.Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
Don't overmix to keep the brownies fudgy.Bake the Brownies
Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter. Pour the remaining batter and top with the rest of the caramel.
Swirl the caramel slightly for a marbled effect.Bake
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.Cool and Serve
Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
Serve with extra caramel drizzled on top.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 5 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 3 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
What to Serve With
Complete your french meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Delicious Caramel Brownies Recipe - Easy to Make is a beloved dish from French cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 65 minutes, it is a rewarding project for when you have extra time in the kitchen.
French cuisine is considered one of the world's finest culinary traditions. Known for its refinement and attention to detail, it has influenced cooking around the globe for centuries.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 12 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, just omit the added salt in the recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
25 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
