Gooey Chocolate Caramel Brownies

These Gooey Chocolate Caramel Brownies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. They are luscious, rich, and positively brimming with caramel flavor. Ideal for sating your desire for sweets!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second intervals until fully melted

Stir in the sugar until well combined

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans, if desired

Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish

Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter

Repeat with the remaining batter and caramel sauce, creating a swirl effect with a knife or toothpick

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs

Allow the brownies to cool in the dish for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares

Serve and enjoy these gooey chocolate caramel brownies!