Caramel Brownies
Ingredients:
- nonstick cooking spray
- 12 T unsalted butter, 1 1/2 sticks, melted
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 c. soft caramel candy
Topping
- 1 1/2 c. soft caramel candy
- 1/4 c heavy cream
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350. Grease an 8X8 baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Make the brownies: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar Add eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and fold to incorporate. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour half of the batter into the baking pan and spread to cover the bottom. Arrange the caramel candies in a single layer over the batter. Pour the rest of the batter over the caramel candies and spread to cover.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until center is cooked through. Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool.