Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ⅓ cups (265g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp (2g) salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) Crown Royal whiskey
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces (for caramel)
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 1 tsp (5g) sea salt (for caramel)
  • Additional sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, whisking until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each.
  5. Stir in vanilla, then flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
  6. Incorporate Crown Royal whiskey.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
  8. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before slicing.
  9. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring until golden brown.
  10. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted.
  11. Slowly add cream, whisking constantly until smooth, then add sea salt.
  12. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the brownies and sprinkle with additional sea salt.
  13. Allow to set for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!