Salted Caramel Brownies

Indulge in the rich decadence of these salted caramel brownies, where gooey caramel meets fudgy chocolate in a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the sugar and butter together

Stir in cocoa powder until well combined

Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix until smooth

Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined

Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan

Drizzle caramel sauce over the batter

Cover with the remaining batter

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs

Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt

Let cool before cutting into squares