Best Salted Caramel Brownie Bites Recipes

SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIE BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place mini paper baking cup in each of 32 mini muffin cups.
• Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Fill each muffin cup about three-fourths full.
• Bake 18 to 21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of brownie bites comes out almost clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and half-and-half uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Let stand about 15 minutes or until no longer warm to touch.
• In another small bowl, beat softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add melted caramel mixture; beat until well blended. On low speed, beat in 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar until smooth, scraping down side of bowl occasionally. Add remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar; beat until smooth and frosting is fluffy. Beat in 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.
• Pipe or spread frosting onto each brownie bite. Sprinkle with a small amount of coarse sea salt.

SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIE BITES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and spray a 24-count mini muffin tin with baking spray** Combine butter and chocolate chips in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well, microwave for another 15 seconds and then stir well again. Repeat for 15 seconds until chocolate and butter are completely melted and well-combined. Stir in cocoa powder, instant coffee, and sugars, then add eggs, egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat well. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until well-combined. Drop batter by 1 1/2 Tablespoon into prepared mini muffin tin. Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few fudgy crumbs (not wet batter!). Immediately after baking take a rounded teaspoon or Tablespoon and press into each brownie bite to make a well (see photo in post for example). Allow brownie bites to cool while you prepare your caramel filling. Caramel Filling Prepare your caramel filling by combining caramels and heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until caramel is completely melted and mixture is smooth, then remove from heat. Use a spoon to pour melted caramel into each brownie bite. Sprinkle with sea salt and allow to cool completely before serving. Recipe Notes **Baking spray is not the same as standard cooking spray. Baking spray should have flour listed in the ingredients, this will keep your brownies from sticking. I've found that if I use regular cooking spray I can't get my brownies out of the tin. If you don't have baking spray you can lightly grease and flour the sides and bottom of each mini muffin well (make sure to shake out excess flour).