Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Mix in vanilla, chocolate syrup, and flour. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before frosting.
Salted Caramel Frosting
Place 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar and evaporated milk into a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until melted and mixture is smooth and no longer gritty.
Cool mixture for 15 minutes and then pour into bowl of stand mixer and add in powdered sugar.
Turn to medium high and mix for another minute. Add in remaining butter, vanilla and French salt. Beat on medium for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add additional milk if needed to get a nice spreadable consistency.
Frost brownies. Sprinkle with additional coarse French salt if desired.
Notes
If you are a fan of nuts in your baked goods, add in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts.