Best 8 Barefoot Contessas Salted Caramel Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the Salted Caramel Brownies, a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, fudgy texture and the perfect balance of sweet and salty notes. This classic dessert elevates the brownie experience to new heights, featuring a luscious layer of homemade salted caramel that seeps into every bite. The brownies are crafted with premium ingredients, including semisweet and unsweetened chocolate, pure vanilla extract, and a touch of espresso powder for an extra depth of flavor. But that's not all; the article also unveils two additional brownie recipes that will satisfy any chocolate craving. Discover the irresistible Triple Chocolate Brownies, a decadent combination of three types of chocolate, or dive into the Flourless Chocolate Brownies, a gluten-free masterpiece that bursts with intense chocolate flavor. Get ready to embark on a brownie baking adventure that will leave you craving more.

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FLEUR DE SEL CARAMELS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup heavy cream
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fine fleur de sel, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prep the pan.
  • Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing it to drape over 2 sides, then brush the paper lightly with oil.
  • Boil the sugar.
  • In a deep saucepan (6 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep), combine 1/4 cup water, the sugar and corn syrup and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until the mixture is a warm golden brown. Don't stir -- just swirl the pan.
  • Heat the cream.
  • In the meantime, in a small pot, bring the cream, butter and 1 teaspoon of fleur de sel to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Finish the caramel.
  • When the sugar mixture is done, turn off the heat and slowly add the cream mixture to the sugar mixture. Be careful -- it will bubble up violently. Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, until the mixture reaches 248 degrees F (firm ball) on a candy thermometer.
  • Fill the pan.
  • Very carefully (it's hot!) pour the caramel into the prepared pan and refrigerate for a few hours, until firm.
  • Cut the caramel.
  • When the caramel is cold, pry the sheet from the pan onto a cutting board. Cut the square in half.
  • Roll it up.
  • Starting with a long side, roll the caramel up tightly into an 8-inch-long log.
  • Cut into pieces.
  • Sprinkle the log with fleur de sel, trim the ends and cut into 8 pieces. (Start by cutting the log in half, then continue cutting each piece in half until you have 8 equal pieces.) It's easier to cut the caramels if you brush the knife with flavorless oil like corn oil.
  • Wrap the candies.
  • Cut glassine or parchment paper into 4-by-5-inch pieces and wrap each caramel individually, twisting the ends. Store in the refrigerator and serve the caramels chilled.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIES



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Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Salted Caramel Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 brownies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup unsalted butter
8 ounces Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 ounces Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, such as Nescafe
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 -6 ounces caramel sauce, such as Fran's
2 -3 teaspoons flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 x 12 x 1 1/2-inch baking pan.
  • Melt the butter, 8 ounces of the chocolate chips and the unsweetened chocolate together in a medium bowl set over simmering water. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee, vanilla and sugar. Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature. (It is very important to allow the butter to cool before adding the chocolate chips, or the chips will melt and ruin the brownies.).
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 1/2 cup of the flour, the baking powder and salt and add to the chocolate mixture. Toss the remaining 6 ounces of chocolate chips and the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour in a medium bowl and add them to the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Don't overbake!
  • As soon as the brownies are out of the oven, place the jar of caramel sauce without the lid in a microwave and heat just until it's pourable. Stir until smooth. Drizzle the caramel evenly over the hot brownies and sprinkle with the sea salt. Cool completely and cut into 12 bars.

SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 large brownies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 ounces plus 6 ounces Hershey's semisweet chocolate chips
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, such as Nescafe
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 to 6 ounces good caramel sauce, such as Fran's
2 to 3 teaspoons flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9 x 12 x 1-inch baking pan.
  • Melt the butter, 8 ounces of the chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate together in a medium bowl set over simmering water. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee, vanilla, and sugar. Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 1/2 cup of the flour, the baking powder, and salt and add to the chocolate mixture. Toss the remaining 6 ounces of chocolate chips and the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour in a medium bowl and add them to the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Don't overbake!
  • As soon as the brownies are out of the oven, place the jar of caramel sauce without the lid in a microwave and heat just until it's pourable. Stir until smooth. Drizzle the caramel evenly over the hot brownies and sprinkle with the sea salt. Cool completely and cut into 12 bars.

SALTED CARAMEL SUNDAE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
4 cups plain (not butter-flavored) prepared microwave popcorn, such as Newman's Own Natural
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fleur de sel
Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows
2 pints Talenti Sea Salt Caramel Gelato
Sweetened Whipped Cream, recipe follows
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, such as Nescafe
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the peanuts on a sheet pan and roast for 7 minutes, until they become fragrant. Pour into a medium bowl, add the popcorn, and set aside. Line the sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium (10-inch) saute pan and mix with a fork until all the sugar is moistened. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves--from this point on, don't stir the caramel, swirl the pan! (Don't worry if the mixture looks as though it's crystallizing.)
  • Continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes a clear golden brown, swirling the pan constantly at the end. (Be careful, the caramel is very hot!) Off the heat, quickly add the corn syrup and vanilla (it will bubble up!) and swirl the pan to combine. Working quickly (the caramel will continue to cook in the pan), add the popcorn and nut mixture plus the kosher salt and toss with two large spoons until the popcorn and nuts are completely coated.
  • Pour the mixture plus any extra caramel in the pan onto the prepared sheet pan and spread the mixture out in one layer, pulling it apart with two forks. Sprinkle with the fleur de sel and set aside to cool. When it's completely cooled, carefully break into large clusters with your hands.
  • To serve, pour puddles of Chocolate Sauce into shallow bowls. For each serving, place 3 small scoops of gelato on the chocolate sauce, sprinkle with some of the caramelized popcorn, and add a dollop of the Sweetened Whipped Cream in the middle. Serve immediately.
  • Place the chocolate, cream, corn syrup, and coffee in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Be sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl. Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Serve warm.
  • Pour the cream into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat on high speed until the cream forms soft peaks.

OUTRAGEOUS BROWNIES



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With chopped walnuts and loads of chocolate, it's no wonder that Ina Garden's Outrageous Brownies recipe from Food Network comes with a five-star rating.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 large brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter and flour a 12 x 18 x 1-inch baking sheet.
  • Melt together the butter, 1 pound of chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate in a medium bowl over simmering water. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar. Stir the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of flour, then add them to the chocolate batter. Pour into the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven shelf to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Bake for about 15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake! Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into 20 large squares.

SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h

Yield 12 large brownies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 ounces plus 6 ounces Hershey's semisweet chocolate chips
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, such as Nescafe
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 to 6 ounces good caramel sauce, such as Fran's
2 to 3 teaspoons flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 x 12 x 1 1/2-inch baking pan.
  • Melt the butter, 8 ounces of the chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate together in a medium bowl set over simmering water. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee, vanilla, and sugar. Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature (see note below).
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 1/2 cup of the flour, the baking powder, and salt and add to the chocolate mixture. Toss the remaining 6 ounces of chocolate chips and the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour in a medium bowl and add them to the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Don't overbake!
  • As soon as the brownies are out of the oven, place the jar of caramel sauce without the lid in a microwave and heat just until it's pourable. Stir until smooth. Drizzle the caramel evenly over the hot brownies and sprinkle with the sea salt. Cool completely and cut into 12 bars.
  • Recipe from Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust. Copyright (c) 2012 by Ina Garten. By Arrangement with Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House, Inc. for Food Network Magazine

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S OUTRAGEOUS OREO CRUNCH BROWNIES



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Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Outrageous Oreo Crunch Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 brownies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups butter
1 lb semi-sweet chocolate chips (original recipe calls for 28 oz., I feel that is too much but I will leave that up to you)
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped Oreo cookies (50 cookies)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Butter and flour an 11" X 17" pan (I used a 9 X 13 and had thicker brownies).
  • In a heat-proof medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, heat butter, chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, coffee, vanilla and sugar.
  • Blend chocolate mixture into egg mixture; cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together one cup flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture. In a small bowl, stir Oreos and remaining 1/4 cup flour.
  • Add Oreo mixture to chocolate mixture.
  • Pour batter into baking pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 3-inches from center comes out clean; do not overbake.
  • Allow to cool. refrigerate, tightly wrapped, until cold; cut into squares.
  • Share them with your friends and they will be forever indebted to you!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.4, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 104.6, Sodium 521.2, Carbohydrate 68.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 48.4, Protein 6.8

THE BEST GOOEY SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Gooey Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, soft caramel candy, soft caramel candy, heavy cream, flaky sea salt

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 sticks, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 cups soft caramel candy
1 ½ cups soft caramel candy
¼ cup heavy cream
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8x8-inch (20x20-cm) baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Make the brownies: in a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and fold to incorporate. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour half of the batter into the baking pan and spread to cover the bottom. Arrange the caramel candies in a single layer over the batter. Pour the rest of the batter over the caramel candies and spread to cover.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until center is cooked through. Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool.
  • Make the topping: combine the caramel candies and heavy cream in a medium heat-proof bowl. Microwave for 1 minute in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is thick and velvety.
  • Pour the caramel topping over the brownies. Let set for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 58 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your brownies. Use the best chocolate, butter, and flour that you can find.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough, dense brownies. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the brownies until they are just set: Overbaking the brownies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Barefoot Contessa's Salted Caramel Brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are rich, fudgy, and have the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these brownies at home and impress your friends and family with your baking skills.

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