Fudgy Salted Caramel Brownies – Rich, fudgy brownies that are filled with a layer of gooey salted caramel.
On Friday I shared with you my Dark Chocolate Mint Cupcakes that are part of a competition with Nestle. When they asked me to create something for them, I actually created two chocolate treats. This is the other recipe I tested. I was really happy when caramel was selected as the ingredient for this months #chocolateparty, because then I had a reason to share them with you right away!
These salted caramel brownies are really more than I hoped they would be. I am not big on the salty/sweet combo (gasp…I know), but I absolutely loved these. They were so fudgy, and gooey, and oozing with caramel you couldn’t help but fall in love. I decided to take it to the next level and top the brownies with ice cream and homemade hot fudge sauce. Seriously, not sure it gets any better!
I am firmly in the fudgy brownie camp. I made a few slight adjustments to the recipe I have been using since I was a little girl to come up with this new fudgier version. I melted pre-made caramels to pour over the brownie batter, and then sprinkled with a generous serving of sea salt. The brownies don’t actually taste salty. It just gives them that something extra that makes them special.
Fudgy Salted Caramel Brownies

Fudgy Salted Caramel Brownies – Rich, fudgy brownies that are filled with a layer of gooey salted caramel.
Ingredients
- 2 oz unsweetened chocolate , melted
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 14 oz bag premade caramels , unwrapped
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 - 2 tsp sea salt
- Topping, optional
- Ice Cream
- Hot Fudge
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 8 inch baking dish. Or line with foil, and spray with non-stick spray.
- In a microwave safe bowl combine caramels and evaporated milk. Microwave for 1 minute at a time until smooth, stirring well after each minute.
- In a bowl combine melted chocolate with canola oil. Add sugar, and eggs. Mix until well combined. Stir in flour and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour 1/2 of the brownie batter into the bottom of prepared dish. Using your fingers if necessary, spread out in a thin layer. Pour melted caramel mixture over the top. Sprinkle sea salt over the caramel. Drop small pieces of batter over the caramel mixture. It will not completely cover, but that is ok.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until the top is set, and a tester comes out mainly clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 429Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 41mgSodium 607mgCarbohydrates 63gFiber 2gSugar 49gProtein 6g
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Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Looks like we both had brownies on the brain today! These look so amazing!
The Ninja Baker says
Thank you, Erin, for sharing your salted caramel brownie creation. I’ve been a bit shy about salt with sweet but your recipe looks scrumptious…Your recipe may be my entrez into the en vogue brownies =)
Ella-Home Cooking Adventure says
Very beautiful brownies, it happened I had the same feeling with the salty sweet combination, only lately started to enjoy it. Salted caramel with chocolate is a perfect combination.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Oh my word! How insane and delicious do those brownies look!!!! I want some for breakfast now…these eggs aren’t doing it for me now!!!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I’ve made three caramel brownies to share for this month chocolate party but none turned out as gorgeous as yours, thus I shared cookies, so I HAVE to try your recipe. That, after I stop staring at yours and wipe clean my keyboard
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
WHAT! Erin, I need these in my life right now. I am a fool for salted caramel and dark chocolate together. And fudgy brownies, of course. These are just gorgeous!
Rach says
Looks delightful!
Veronica Gantley says
How fudgy and delicious. I cant wait to make these!
Suzanne says
These brownies are fabulous, I love how fudgey and gooey they are, great job Erin.
Ramona says
I almost drooled on my keyboard….this is outrageously good looking. 🙂
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
OMG – this is a too die for dessert! Two of my favorite things put together in one delightful dish!
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
This dessert looks so absolutely decadent and delicious. Beautiful, beautiful photographs.
Anne @The Cooking Campaign says
I just made a version of these as well! They’re the cure to any sweet tooth.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Whoa. I like your style. Very nice!
Love how gooey and drippy everything is. Perfect post. 😀
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
Oh wow yum, these look insanely delicious! I want to make this recipe right now!
Erin says
Thanks Rosie!
Mary Frances says
Oh my god!! This look GORGEOUS!