Preheat the oven to 325F. Line an 8 by 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Melt the butter in a large bowl in the microwave or using a double boiler. Whisk in the sugar, and then the eggs, vanilla, and salt.
Sift in the cocoa powder and flour, and stir just to combine.
Fold in the pecans, caramels, and chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake until the brownies are set along the outside, but still wobbly in the center, about 20 to 25 minutes (don’t overbake!).
Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
For not so gooey brownies, keep all ingredients the same, but bake them longer! I recommend starting with 5 minutes longer and then checking them regularly for your desired level of doneness after that.
Keep in mind that if you cook brownies until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, they are likely to be overcooked and/or dry!