Salted Caramel Brownies





    Brownies:
    3.38 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup) 
    1 cup granulated sugar 
    3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar

    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    6 tablespoons butter, melted 
    large eggs 
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Cooking spray 


    Topping:
    1/4 cup butter 
    1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    3 1/2 tablespoons evaporated fat-free milk, divided 
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 cup powdered sugar
    1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
    1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt


    Directions:
    1. Preheat oven to 350°.  
       
      Combine flour,sugar, cocoa and baking powder  in a large bowl 

      Combine 6 tablespoons butter, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add butter mixture to flour mixture; stir to combine.  
      Scrape batter into a 9-inch square metal baking pan

      Bake at 350° for 19 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging.
      Cool in pan on a wire rack.    


      Topping:
      melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. 
      Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons milk;  cook 2 minutes. 
      Remove from heat. 
      Add vanilla and powdered sugar; stir with a whisk until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over cooled brownies.  Let stand 20 minutes or until set.    

      4. Combine 2 tablespoons milk and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH for 45 seconds or until melted, stirring after 20 seconds.  Stir just until smooth; drizzle over caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt; let stand until set. 

      Cut into squares.

















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