The Ultimate Fudgy Brownies Recipe
I have made a LOT of brownie recipes here on my site. A.Lot. My Fudgy Brownies Recipe is the classic, and my Kid’s Favorite Brownies are ALWAYS a hit. But of course I am ALWAYS up for a new brownie. I mean, it’s kind of my job. And my favorite type of brownie is a thick, dense, fudgy, stick-to-your-teeth situation. And today we are going full send. Sweet and Salty Brownies are everything you cold possibly want a brownie recipe to be.
The Ultimate Fudgy Brownies RecipeHow to Make Sweet and Salty BrowniesGet the Recipe
You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox. Δ The secret to this brownie recipe is the easy caramel sauce that you bake right into the brownies. It’s almost undetectable, but gives them SO much flavor and texture. You won’t get a chewy caramel layer, it LITERALLY bakes right into the batter…leaving a deliciously gooey, brownie, with some salty bits, and caramelly bits, but will leave people who aren’t in the know asking, what IS that? My mouth is literally watering thinking about them. So let’s stop talking, and get to it!
How to Make Sweet and Salty Brownies
Ok, let’s first, let’s get this out of the way…these are “Sunday” Brownies. They need a minute to prepare.They aren’t a one bowl brownie recipe. However, they are worth the extra few minutes that they take. SO worth it. AND they are actually better the next day, so go ahead and make them a day in advance, and let the magic happen overnight as all the flavors meld together. Don’t let me scare you though…this is NOT a difficult brownie recipe. It will just a few extra minutes longer than, say, opening up a boxed mix and getting down to business.
Do you Have to Make the Caramel From Scratch?
Like I said above, yes. Go the extra step and do this. The caramel recipe here is perfectly suited to be baked inside the brownie batter, making it flavorful and moist, but not chewy like a typical caramel would be once it cools. If you don’t know, you might not even be able to identify that there is caramel baked in. It’s a really special recipe. The secret addition of sour cream in the caramel adds richness and smoothness, without being detectable to the taste. The caramel is another step that you can do ahead of time. You want the caramel to be cooled, but not cold, so if you do make this ahead, bring it back up to warm-room temperature before adding it to the batter. Like I said above, you might not even know that there is caramel baked into the brownies. The richness and sweetness it adds is by far what makes these brownies so special. You layer 3/4 cup of the caramel sauce on top of half of the brownie batter. Then you spread the remaining batter on top of the caramel. You will have about 1/2 cup caramel remaining, to save for your ice cream…OR I sometimes like to swirl an additional 1/4 cup on top of the brownie batter (as shown above). The extra caramel on top makes them slightly more gooey, and enhances the caramel taste…which certainly isn’t a bad thing, but it’s not necessary. NOTE In the brownies pictures, I used all the caramel sauce, inside and on top of the batter before baking. See more details in the full recipe card.
Can You Freeze Sweet and Salty Brownies?
Yes, you can absolutely freeze these brownies! Either cut them into bars, or freeze them whole in the pan. Here are some tips:
If you freeze them as bars, Bake them and let them cool completely. If you let them site overnight, even better, as they will be more sturdy. Cut the brownies into bars. Line the bottom of a large airtight container with parchment paper, and place the brownies into the lined container. When you have to create a second layer, place another piece of parchment on top of the brownies and repeat until the container is filled. Freeze for up to a month. If you choose to freeze them in the pan they were baked in without cutting them, let them cool completely, cover with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic wrap against the brownies to remove all the air. Cover the pan again with foil, and then freeze for up to a month. Allow the brownies to come up to room temperature before eating, or slicing.
Other Decadent Brownie Recipes
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This recipe was originally published in 2013, but I updated the pictures and recipe in 2019. Hope you love seeing some of my old favorites fresh and new! Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days, or airtight refrigerated for up to 5 days. PIN for later:
