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Caramel Brownies

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Deliciously rich and fudgy brownies drizzled with decadent caramel sauce. These Caramel Brownies are a bit special!

Caramel Brownies

WHAT MAKES A GOOD BROWNIE?

There is a huge difference between a really good and average brownie in my opinion. If it isn’t gooey and fudgy in the middle then it isn’t a brownie.

Brownies are probably the baked good that I have been disappointed with the most over the years. I’ve bought them hoping for a delicious gooey brownie and been disappointed with what it essentially a chocolate cake.

What makes a brownie so delicious is its gooeyness so if you over bake it you have ruined it, as harsh as that sounds. When testing if the brownies are baked, the cocktail stick should come out with crumbs attached but not wet. 

are you a caramel lover?

So many people love caramel. It is such a popular flavour for everything from ice cream to cake.

I wouldn’t eat a caramel chocolate bar, but Caramel Brownies – yes please.

Caramel Brownies are the perfect celebration of chocolate and caramel in a delicious traybake.

How caramel filled are these brownies?

Some Caramel Brownies recipes have layers of thick caramel in the middle or are stuffed with caramel chocolates.

My version is a little bit more understated. They are my standard Chocolate Brownies with Cocoa recipe, but with a yummy homemade Caramel Sauce rippled through.

Caramel can be quite sweet so I like to use it in slight moderation. I add four tablespoons of caramel sauce to these brownies before baking. I then add an extra drizzle when they have baked and cooled.

If you want to add more or less caramel sauce, please feel free.

which caramel sauce should I use?

Personally I would recommend using my Caramel Sauce. You can make this in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to a month. Think of all the Caramel Brownies you could make!

If you don’t want to make your own, you can buy caramel sauce from most supermarkets. It is up to you if you would like to use standard caramel sauce or salted caramel sauce.

Can I make these salted caramel brownies?

Yes absolutely.

You can add a sprinkle of sea salt to my homemade caramel sauce before swirling it through the brownies. Start with a small amount as you can always add more.

If you aren’t making your own caramel, you can buy salted caramel.

which chocolate is recommended to use?

Traditionally, brownies are made with dark chocolate. I think that this can sometimes be a bit too rich for me.

This is why I prefer to use a combination of dark chocolate and milk chocolate as it makes the brownies a little less rich.

You can use any combination of the two you like. I have also use all milk chocolate before which is very tasty!

Caramel brownies are the perfect gluten free bake

Although I do not follow a gluten free diet, I usually make my brownies with gluten free flour.

Brownies really lend themselves to be gluten free because they need such little flour that when you use gluten free flour you really can’t tell.

They taste exactly the same whether you use gluten free or standard flour. This makes them great to make for a group as no one is compromising on flavour.

ALLOW THE BROWNIES TO COOL IN THE TIN

I know that when these Caramel Brownies come out of the oven all you will want to do is dive in.

But wait. Leave them to cool in the tin for at least 30 minutes. They really need this to settle down and relax. Also hot caramel burns, so be careful!

If you try to take them out of the tin too soon there is the chance they will run slightly and not hold their shape.

It is common for them to sink slightly as they cool so don’t panic if this happens to yours.

HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL THESE BROWNIES SERVE?

That is completely up to you! I like to cut them up into 12 brownies as I think these are the perfect size.

However if you are making these Caramel Brownies into a dessert, you could cut them into 9. Or you could cut them into smaller pieces, it really is up to you.

If you are looking to feed less people, try my Small Batch Brownies. You would only need two tablespoons of caramel sauce.

HOW LONG DO THEY KEEP FOR?

Brownies keep quite well as far as bakes are concerned.

This is because they are deliciously moist and gooey which I always finds helps them keep fresh for longer.

Keep them in an airtight container for three to four days. After this they will still be edible but a little less gooey.

how to serve caramel brownies

You can obviously serve these as they are and they are delicious.

I like to be a little extra decadent and drizzle them with a bit more caramel sauce. If you do this when they are still warm, the caramel seeps into the brownies.

If you wait until the brownies have cooled, it will sit on the top more. Being honest, I do both!

You can also take these Caramel Brownies to another level and serve them as a dessert with vanilla ice cream or cream. Obviously drizzled with more caramel sauce.

If you heat them for twenty seconds or so in the microwave this makes the brownies slightly warm which is so good with the cold ice cream or cream.

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Caramel Brownies

Deliciously rich and fudgy brownies drizzled with decadent caramel sauce. These Caramel Brownies are a bit special!

Course Snack, Tray Bake
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate, Caramel, Brownies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 433 kcal
Author Curly

Ingredients

  • 300 g caster sugar
  • 250 g butter
  • 250 g dark chocolate or a mix of dark & milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 60 g flour
  • 60 g cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 4 tbsp caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan assisted, 200°C non fan) and line a 23cm x 23cm tin with baking parchment
  2. Break 200g of the chocolate into pieces and melt in the microwave in short bursts stirring in between. Set aside
  3. Beat the sugar and and butter for at least 5 minutes until white and fluffy
  4. Chop the remaining 50g of chocolate into small chunks and set aside
  5. Add the eggs to the butter and sugar and mix until combined
  6. Remove from the mixer and add in the melted and chopped chocolate. Fold in gently until combined
  7. Add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and fold gently. This may take a couple of minutes to make sure all of the ingredients are combined
  8. Once fully mixed, tip into the prepared tin and smooth the top
  9. Spoon the caramel onto the brownies and ripple using a knife to spread it out

  10. Bake in the oven for 30 – 35 minutes. Test they are cooked by using a cocktail stick, the mix should look sticky but not raw and wet. If the mix still looks raw, bake for another 2 minutes before testing again

  11. Leave the brownies in the tin to cool for at least 30 – 45 minutes before removing from the tin and cutting
  12. Serve drizzled with more caramel sauce if wanted

Recipe Notes

Keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days. 

Nutritional information is given as a guide only and can vary. 

Nutrition Facts
Caramel Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 193mg8%
Potassium 277mg8%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 594IU12%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Monika Dabrowski says

    October 17, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    These look so luxuriously chewy and moist, and I love the idea of using caramel in a brownies recipe!

    Reply
    • Cat says

      October 17, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks 🙂 Brownies have to be moist! x

      Reply
  2. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    October 21, 2017 at 1:04 am

    Caramel + chocolate = absolute yummyness! Your brownies look so fudgey and rich! Thanks for linkg up to #TreatPetite

    Reply
    • Cat says

      October 23, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you 🙂 I’m warming to caramel now!x

      Reply
  3. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:18 am

    Ooh wow! I just love brownies when they’re soft & squidgey like this Cat! And that layer of caramel is simply genius! Thankyou so much for joining in with #BakingCrumbs
    Angela xx

    Reply
    • Cat says

      October 27, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Thanks 🙂 That’s the only way to eat a brownie 😉 xx

      Reply
  4. Jenny Paulin says

    January 16, 2018 at 10:59 am

    yep, I would happily taste test these for you Cat. They look so gooey and decadent! YUMMY!
    thank you for joining in with #Bakeoftheweek

    Reply
    • Cat says

      January 16, 2018 at 9:37 pm

      Haha thanks – I’ll send some your way!x

      Reply
  5. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    September 8, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    Well they look exceptionally gooey. Gorgeous! x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Haha thanks 🙂 x

      Reply
  6. Donna says

    September 9, 2020 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    I don’t know if i’ve ever had caramel brownies – how odd! These look fab 🙂

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Oh you definitely need to try these then! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    September 9, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    I like the simplicity of caramel sauce as a brownie topping. Lots of flavor and doesn’t have to be frosted perfectly.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks, I add it to the brownies before they are baked and then add more when they come out of the oven. Its so tasty!

      Reply
  8. Janice Pattie says

    September 9, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    5 stars
    oh my, what a gorgeous bake! That caramel is just divine.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks Janice 🙂

      Reply
  9. Corina Blum says

    September 10, 2020 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    I can’t resist brownies anyway so that caramel drizzle just makes them even more tempting! I’d love one with some ice cream for a real comfort food dessert.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      They are so good with ice cream…which needs to be drizzled in caramel sauce too obviously!

      Reply
  10. Helen - Cooking with my kids says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    I agree, brownies need to be fudgey and gooey on the inside. And after seeing this, preferably drizzled with caramel too!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Haha definitely!

      Reply
  11. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    September 11, 2020 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    They look heavenly!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  12. Beth Sachs says

    September 11, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    5 stars
    I could really do with one of these right now! They sound amazing! #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks Beth 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sisley White says

    September 12, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow what a treat! I can’t wait to enjoy one or three! #cookblogshare

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      Haha that is the issue! They’re hard to stop eating!

      Reply
  14. Chloe Edges says

    September 13, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    Having tried your non caramel brownies, this upgrade is clearly going to be mega!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 13, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks Chloe 🙂

      Reply
  15. Michelle Rolfe says

    September 14, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Yes please! I love caramel, especially salted caramel, that sweet and salty combination is perfect. And who doesn’t love a good gooey brownie! Need to make some now! Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Michelle x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 22, 2020 at 5:57 pm

      So gooey and sticky and delicious!x

      Reply
  16. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    September 14, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    Love brownies, love caramel, so I just know these are going to be AWESOME! 😀

    Reply
    • Curly says

      September 22, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Eb 🙂

      Reply
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