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Caramel Brownies Made Easy

Caramel Brownies Made Easy

Fudgy, one-bowl brownies swirled with silky salted caramel. Minimal prep, big chocolate payoff.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.67 cup unsalted butter, melted let cool slightly
  • 0.95 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce egg-free binder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour level the cup
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 9.5 oz soft caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 2.5 tbsp heavy cream for melting caramels
  • 0.25 tsp flaky sea salt optional, for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang, and lightly grease.
  • Melt the butter gently, then let it cool for a few minutes so it doesn’t scramble the batter.
  • Whisk melted butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until glossy.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into the wet just until combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips. Set aside while you make the caramel.
  • Microwave caramels with heavy cream in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable.
  • Spread about two-thirds of the batter into the pan. Drizzle the warm caramel over. Dollop the remaining batter on top and swirl gently. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
  • Bake 26–30 minutes, until the edges are set and a tester comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely, then chill 20 minutes for clean cuts.

Notes

Variation: Stir 1/2 tsp espresso powder into the caramel or add 1/2 cup toasted pecans to the batter for crunch. Storage: Keep airtight at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze slices up to 2 months; thaw and warm briefly for a gooey center.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Caramel Brownies Made Easy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.