Description
Rich, fudgy brownies elevated with homemade butterscotch sauce and a touch of sea salt, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 95 g plain (all-purpose) flour (¾ cup)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 35 g Dutch processed cocoa (⅓ cup)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 100 g white granulated sugar (½ cup)
- 100 g dark brown sugar (½ cup packed)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 113 g unsalted butter (½ cup / 1 stick)
- 50 g dark (70% cocoa) chocolate (1.8 oz)
- 100 g white granulated sugar (½ cup) for butterscotch sauce
- 100 g dark brown sugar (½ cup packed) for butterscotch sauce
- 2 tablespoons water for butterscotch sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid glucose or light corn syrup for butterscotch sauce
- 85 g unsalted butter, chopped into cubes (3 oz / ¾ stick) for butterscotch sauce
- ⅓ cup thickened cream for butterscotch sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes for butterscotch sauce
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for butterscotch sauce
- Extra sea salt flakes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Combine the white granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and unsalted butter in another bowl; beat until creamy.
- Mix in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the dry mixture to the wet mixture gradually until well blended.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler, then fold it into the brownie batter.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly underbaked.
- Combine the white sugar, dark brown sugar, water, and glucose in a saucepan for the butterscotch sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until rich amber color is achieved.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped butter, cream, and sea salt until smooth.
- Pour the butterscotch sauce over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with extra sea salt flakes.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Serve warm with ice cream or a glass of milk.
Notes
For best enjoyment, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American