1pinch- 1 tsp. flaky sea saltuse the amount you prefer! I used about 1 tsp.
Instructions
for brownies
Turn on your oven to 350 degrees.
Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, so there are flaps of parchment paper coming off two opposing sides of the pan. This makes it easy to lift the brownies out of the pan after they are done baking.
Sift the cocoa powder and flour together into a medium-sized bowl, then set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugars, egg, vanilla and salt. Whisk until very smooth, about 2 minutes.
Slowly add about 1/3 of the cocoa and flour mixture into the large bowl full of liquid ingredients. Use a large spoon to gently mix it. Repeat this step twice more, until all of the dry ingredients are fully mixed in. You'll want a thick, creamy, smooth consistency before going forward. Once this consistency is achieved, about 1-2 minutes of stirring, fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
Pour the brownie batter directly onto the parchment paper in your 8x8 pan. Try to evenly distribute it throughout the pan, so you'll have less "spreading" to do.
Once the entire batter is in, use the back of your large spoon you used for mixing everything, and spread the batter evenly so it will bake evenly!
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Use a toothpick to test the center of the brownies after 35 minutes. If it comes out with liquid batter on the end, bake for a few minutes longer.
for salted caramel sauce
Heat a small sauce pan over low heat.
Add caramel candies and allow to melt slightly, about 3 minutes.
Even if candies haven't melted much, add half and half. Stir together until fully melted, about 3-4 minutes.
for end result
Using a small spoon, drizzle the salted caramel sauce directly onto the brownies. I used a diagonal motion while doing this. Sprinkle desired amount of flaky sea salt directly onto the sauce.
Cut the brownies in half vertically, then cut each half vertically in half. Repeat horizontally, making sixteen squares.
Serve warm, or refrigerate for a couple of days in an airtight container.