How do I make gooey caramel brownies?

Caramel lovers, rejoice! Sink your teeth into the gooey goodness of caramel-infused brownies. Learn how to achieve that perfect, irresistible caramel swirl that will have everyone begging for more!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make gooey caramel brownies. Items include: Butter Semi-sweet chocolate Granulated sugar Eggs Vanilla extract All-purpose flour Salt Heavy cream

Butter 1 cup (225g)
Semi-sweet chocolate 8 ounces (225g)
Granulated sugar 1.5 cups (300g) + 1 cup (200g)
Eggs 4 large
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon (5ml)
All-purpose flour 1 cup (125g)
Salt 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
Heavy cream 1/2 cup (120ml)

Take note
Please exercise caution while working with hot caramel to avoid burns. Also, be mindful of any allergies or dietary restrictions when selecting your ingredients.

1

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.

2

Melt the chocolate and butter

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup (225g) of unsalted butter and 8 ounces (225g) of semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

3

Mix the dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) of granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vanilla extract. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.

4

Incorporate the flour

Add 1 cup (125g) of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) of salt to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until the flour is fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix.

5

Prepare the caramel

In a saucepan, melt 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir the sugar constantly until it melts and turns amber in color. Remove from heat and carefully add 1/2 cup (120ml) of heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble vigorously.

6

Assemble and bake

Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the batter. Top with the remaining brownie batter, spreading it evenly. Use a knife to swirl the batter and caramel together gently. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

7

Cool and serve

Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour. Once cooled, slice into squares and serve. These gooey caramel brownies are best enjoyed slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.