Caramel Macchiato Brownies Southern Living

Indulge in a decadent fusion of bold coffee flavor and gooey caramel with these Caramel Macchiato Brownies from Southern Living. Perfectly balancing rich chocolate, aromatic espresso, and swirls of luscious caramel, these brownies are a coffee-lover’s dream dessert. The batter comes together effortlessly with a blend of semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa, and a single tablespoon of instant espresso powder, giving them a robust, coffeehouse-inspired flavor. Layered with ribbons of caramel sauce and a touch of heavy cream, each bite delivers a fudgy texture with a sweet, creamy swirl. Add a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for a gourmet touch that enhances the sweetness and creates a crowd-pleasing treat. Whether for a casual afternoon snack or an elegant dessert spread, these brownies are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.25 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Packed light brown sugar
• 3 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Instant espresso powder
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 cup Caramel sauce
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 0 Sea salt flakes (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and instant espresso powder until smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 4

Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar mixture, stirring until well combined.

Step 5

Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and kosher salt together in a separate bowl. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter, followed by the heavy cream (1 tablespoon). Use a knife to gently swirl the caramel and cream into the batter.

Step 7

Pour the remaining brownie batter on top, spreading it evenly. Repeat the process with the remaining caramel sauce and heavy cream, swirling once more with a knife.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking for fudgier brownies.

Step 9

Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer them to a cutting board.

Step 10

Optional: Sprinkle the cooled brownies with sea salt flakes before slicing into 12 even squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1109.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4156.2

Total Fat 206.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 892.0mg	0%
Sodium 1521.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 604.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.9g	0%
Total Sugars 443.4g
Protein 59.1g	0%

Vitamin D 126.4IU	0%
Calcium 300.2mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 1548.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 53.5%