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Salted Caramel and Pecan Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies layered with gooey salted caramel and crunchy pecans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 115 g unsalted butter ½ cup
  • 200 g dark chocolate 7 oz
  • 150 g caster sugar ¾ cup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 95 g plain flour ¾ cup
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Add-ins
  • 100 g pecans roughly chopped (1 cup)
  • 120 –150g caramel sauce ½–⅔ cup
  • ½ –1 tsp flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F
  2. Line an 8x8 inch tin
  3. Melt butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.
  4. Whisk in sugar, then eggs and vanilla.
  5. Fold in flour, cocoa powder and salt until just combined.
  6. Pour half the batter into the tin.
  7. Drizzle half the caramel and sprinkle half the pecans.
  8. Add remaining batter on top.
  9. Swirl over remaining caramel and pecans.
  10. Lightly swirl with a knife and sprinkle flaky salt.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes until edges are set and centre is fudgy.
  12. Let cool completely (or slightly warm for gooey slices)
  13. Cut into squares and enjoy!