Fudgy Brownies (Salted Caramel)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113g) butter
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (35g) cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/2 cup caramel bits
• to taste Flaky salt

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
2. Melt butter; whisk in sugar.
3. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until glossy.
4. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
6. Fold caramel bits in; sprinkle flaky salt after baking.
7. Bake 22–28 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly fudgy. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For clean slices, chill brownies 30 minutes before cutting.