Salted Caramel Brownies Fudgy Layered (Printable Version)

Fudgy brownies feature gooey salted caramel and sea salt for a decadent dessert with a hint of crunch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Brownie Layer

01 - Brownie batter (homemade or prepared from box mix, sufficient for one 9x9-inch pan)

→ Caramel Layer

02 - 1 cup caramel sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface. Prepare the brownie batter according to package or recipe instructions.
02 - Pour half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
03 - Drizzle caramel sauce over the batter, then evenly sprinkle sea salt flakes on top.
04 - Spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer, gently swirling with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
05 - Bake the brownies according to the standard baking time and temperature for the chosen batter, typically at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the corner comes out with moist crumbs.
06 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing into squares.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses mostly pantry basics you probably have everything on hand except caramel sauce and sea salt
  • Ready in under an hour so great for last minute cravings or guests
  • Balanced sweet and salty flavors appeal to both classic brownie lovers and adventurers
  • Easily adaptable depending on your mood or what is in the pantry
02 -
  • High in chocolate content for true brownie lovers
  • Freezes beautifully for make ahead treats
  • Caramel adds an irresistible gooey texture perfect for special occasions
03 -
  • Use parchment paper for easy lifting and cleaner cuts
  • Let brownies cool fully for picture perfect squares
  • Chill in the freezer for ten minutes before slicing if very gooey inside