Salted Caramel Brownies

Brownies are like that little black dress you reach for again and again – always reliable, sophisticated and absolutely irresistible. Add a layer of salted caramel sauce with a hint of cinnamon, and you quickly take the classic brownie to new heights.

If you like, scatter chopped pecans or cashews over the caramel layer. I took the purist route and left the brownies unadorned, because it doesn’t get much better or more satisfying than chocolate, caramel, and plenty of flaky salt.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup flour
• 6 Tbsp light brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
• 3 Tbsp heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• flaky salt (for topping)