Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe (2024)

How do you make easy brownies?

If you’re looking for a dump everything in one bowl and mix it up kind of recipe, then my super easy Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Brownies is the perfect recipe for you. You don’t have to melt any chocolate, and there aren’t a million steps. It really is as simple as tossing all of the ingredients into the bowl and stirring!

How do you make fudgy brownies from scratch?

How do you make boxed brownies better?

Can I use a different type of chocolate chips in this recipe?

Yes, you can use any type of chocolate chips that you prefer. Milk, dark, or semisweet will all work well.

What if I want to make these brownies gluten-free?

In that case, you can use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose. Just make sure to check the label on your specific brand before using it in this recipe so that everything turns out perfectly!

Can I add nuts or other ingredients like chocolate chips?

Sure. You can also substitute butter for the vegetable oil if you’d like. And feel free to add nuts, chocolate chips, or any other ingredients that you love into this recipe! As long as the brownie batter is still wet after adding them in, they will bake up just fine.

Can I make these brownies ahead of time?

Yes – brownies are actually a great dessert to make ahead of time! Just bake them according to the recipe instructions, let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve. They will last for about a week in the fridge and several months in the freezer.

What is the best way to cut brownies?

Use a sharp knife and cut them into little squares. You can also use an egg slicer for this purpose if you don’t have any other tools available (just press down on each side of the square until it comes out). And don’t forget to wipe your knife off between slices!

How do I store brownies?

You can store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. If you are storing them in the fridge, they will last for about a week. And if you are storing them in the freezer, they will last for several months. Just make sure to thaw them out before serving!

Can I make these brownies with any kind of flour?

Yes! This recipe calls for all-purpose, but you can use whole wheat or gluten free if that’s what your heart desires. Just keep in mind that your end result may vary slightly from mine because different flours have different properties and will react differently with other ingredients.

Do I need to preheat the oven before baking these brownies?

Yes, you do! You can either turn on your oven when you start mixing together all of the ingredients or set a timer for 15 minutes and then put them in right away (this is what I did). Just make sure that the oven is fully preheated by the time you put the brownies in so they cook evenly!

What kind of pan should I use to bake these brownies?

A square baking pan (either an eight or nine inch one will work) is best for this recipe. If you don’t have one, you can also use a round cake pan. Just make sure that the brownies are spread out evenly in the pan so they cook evenly.

My brownies turned out too dry – what did I do wrong?

There are a few things that could have gone wrong and resulted in dry brownies. First, if you overbaked them, then they may have come out too dry. Second, if the oven temperature was set too high then this can also cause moisture loss during baking as well. Finally, if your flour has been sitting around for a while it might not be as fresh and could contribute to dryness in baked goods like brownies. Next time, make sure to keep an eye on them and test them with a toothpick for doneness before taking them out of the oven. And if you’re not sure about your oven temperature, try using an oven thermometer to be precise.

My brownies turned out too gooey – what did I do wrong?

There are a few things that could have gone wrong and resulted in gooey brownies. First, if you underbaked them then they may be still wet inside. Second, if your oven temperature was set too low then this can also cause moisture loss during baking as well. Finally, if your flour has been sitting around for a while it might not be as fresh and could contribute to gooeyness in baked goods like brownies. Next time, make sure to keep an eye on them and test them with a toothpick for doneness before taking them out of the oven. And if you’re not sure about your oven temperature, try using an oven thermometer to be precise.

What can I do if my brownies are too dense?

There are a few things that could have gone wrong and resulted in dense brownies. First, if you used too much flour then they may be heavy and not as fluffy as you’d like them to be. Second, if the butter wasn’t melted completely before you added it to the batter then this could have also resulted in heavier brownies. Finally, if your oven temperature was set too high then this can also cause baked goods to become dense. Next time, make sure to follow the recipe exactly and measure your ingredients properly. And if you’re not sure about your oven temperature, try using an oven thermometer to be precise.

What can I do if my brownies are too light?

There are a few things that could have gone wrong and resulted in lighter brownies. First, if you used too much flour then they may be heavy and not as fluffy as you’d like them to be. Second, if the butter wasn’t melted completely before you added it to the batter then this could have also resulted in light brownies. Finally, if your oven temperature was set too low then this can also cause baked goods to become light. Next time, make sure to follow the recipe exactly and measure your ingredients properly. And if you’re not sure about your oven temperature, try using an oven thermometer to be precise.

What can I do if my brownies are too sweet?

There are a few things that could have gone wrong and resulted in sweet brownies. First, if you used too much sugar then they may be overly sweet. Second, if the chocolate wasn’t sweet enough then this could also make the brownies too sweet. Third, if you added too much salt then this can also cause them to be too sweet. Next time, make sure to follow the recipe exactly and measure your ingredients properly. And if you’re not sure about your sugar or salt levels, try using a kitchen scale to be precise.

What can I do if my brownies are too salty?

There are a few things that could have gone wrong and resulted in salty brownies. First, if you used too much salt then they may be overly salty. Second, if the chocolate wasn’t sweet enough then this could also make the brownies too salty. Third, if you added too much sugar then this can also cause them to be too salty. Next time, make sure to follow the recipe exactly and measure your ingredients properly. And if you’re not sure about your sugar or salt levels, try using a kitchen scale to be precise.