Salted Caramel Brownies

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until it is well combined.
4. Step 4: Let cool slightly, then stir in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Step 5: Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
6. Step 6: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
7. Step 7: Stir the melted chocolate into the saucepan with the other ingredients.
8. Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
9. Step 9: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Step 10: While the brownies are baking, make the salted caramel sauce by combining the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter in a small saucepan.
11. Step 11: Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
12. Step 12: Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
13. Step 13: Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top of the brownies and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.