Name: Brownies with Salted Caramel Sauce
Yield: 16 Servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder plus more for pan; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; Gray sea salt or flaky sea salt (such as Maldon; for serving)

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Served warm, these not-too-sweet brownies beg to go a la mode.

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