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Ultimate Salted Caramel Fudge Brownies

A stack of rich, fudgy salted caramel fudge brownies showing gooey caramel centers on a white plate.
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Make the best fudge brownies recipe with a rich, gooey texture and a decadent salted caramel swirl. These thick chocolate fudge bars deliver intense chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a medium, heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in a microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together. Stir until completely smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter is thick and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; this helps prevent a cakey finish.
  7. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over the batter layer. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the caramel into the batter.
  9. Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer and spread carefully.
  10. Drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce over the top layer. Use a knife to create swirls for a homemade salted caramel swirl brownies look.
  11. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. For fudgy brownie recipe no cakey finish, the edges should look set, but the center should still look slightly underdone when you gently shake the pan. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out with moist crumbs attached.
  12. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cooling is essential for achieving thick chocolate fudge bars.
  13. Once cool, use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into 16 rich dessert bars with caramel squares.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, use high-quality dark chocolate.
  • If you want chewy caramel brownies, slightly underbake them by 2-3 minutes.
  • To achieve bakery style fudgy brownies, chill the entire pan for at least 2 hours before slicing.

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