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Chocolate Salted Butterscotch Brownies


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  • Author: julie
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fudgy brownies that ooze rich chocolate flavor and are delightfully accented by a salted butterscotch sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 95 g plain (all-purpose) flour (¾ cup / 3.3 oz)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 35 g Dutch processed cocoa (⅓ cup)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 100 g white granulated sugar (½ cup / 3.5 oz)
  • 100 g dark brown sugar (½ cup packed / 3.5 oz)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 113 g unsalted butter (½ cup / 1 stick / 4 oz)
  • 50 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) (1.8 oz)
  • 100 g white granulated sugar (½ cup / 3.5 oz) for butterscotch sauce
  • 100 g dark brown sugar (½ cup packed / 3.5 oz) 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking dish.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix the white and brown sugars with the melted unsalted butter until smooth in another large bowl.
  4. Stir in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the finely chopped dark chocolate.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. In a medium saucepan, combine white sugar, brown sugar, and water over medium heat for the butterscotch sauce. Stir until the sugars dissolve.
  10. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil without stirring until it reaches a golden color.
  11. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the butter and cream until smooth.
  12. Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  13. Once the brownies have cooled slightly, pour the warm butterscotch sauce over them and sprinkle with extra sea salt flakes.

Notes

For a sweeter flavor, substitute dark chocolate with semi-sweet. Can use vegan butter for a plant-based version.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg