Bake a batch of mini chocolaty Salted Caramel Brownie Bites for your next party! So easy, adorable and totally unique for a two-bite treat. Top them with what you like, but I’m partial to pecans and sea salt!
I’m the biggest fan there is of traditional autumnal sweets. I live for a forkful of warm, cinnamon-spiced apple pie, I crave a cranberry cobbler year round, and pecan pie is my weakness. But, that doesn’t mean I don’t like to change up our favorite fall and winter desserts once in a while! To offset the snowman-sized slabs of cake, pie and cobbler at holiday parties, I enjoy offering little bites of something unique and chocolaty. But still very party friendly and easy on the waistline!
These bites are so simple and scrumptious, and they make a pretty presentation at any holiday party. You can also customize the toppings according to what you like!
Best of all, you only need a handful of ingredients for these sinfully good chocolate brownie bites. Yes, you heard me right! The brownies are irresistibly soft and fudgy, especially with a drizzle of hot caramel on top. Sprinkle on some sea salt or chopped pecans to really amp up the flavor (and pretty presentation) of these irresistible two-bite treats!
Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
Ingredients
For the brownie bites:
- 1 18 oz. box brownie mix
- Eggs, oil and water, as called for on box
For the caramel:
- About 15 soft caramels, I used Kraft Caramels
- 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream
For topping:
- Coarse sea salt, such as kosher salt or fleur de sel
- Chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts or almonds
Instructions
For the brownie bites:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line cups of a mini muffin pan with mini cupcake liners. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions. With a small cookie scoop, fill mini muffin cups almost to the top with brownie batter.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely before topping with caramel.
For the caramel:
- Combine caramels and 1 Tbsp. heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Add more cream if necessary. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. As the caramel cools, it will firm up.
- Dollop caramel onto tops of cooled brownie bites. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt and/or chopped nuts.
- Enjoy!
Simple, but I love it! Sometimes simplicity is the key.
Winter of fall, I love it all!! These little bites look heavenly!
These look too good Georgia! <3
Holy mother of Pearl! These look amazing. You had me at salted caramel!
These are so cute! Caramel and brownie is such a gorgeous combination!
These look delicious! Everything looks delicious! I searched “soft ginger cookies” and found your blog. Very nice blog!
~Lori
These are to die for!!!
brownies & salted caramel – my two favorite things! yum!
I know we just met….but I’ll come over and help you eat these ;)
HOLY COW!! They look so good!
xxoo
Kris
the perfect dessert bite!! I’ll take ten please! ;)
How cute are these! I LOVE quick and tasty desserts!
Oh my gosh! These look really complicated but the recipe is so easy. Anything salted with chocolate… YUM!
C.
beyond amazing, I love sweet and salty desserts. This is great
I love little brownie bites. I definitely always have some sort of chocolatey dessert in my rotation of holiday desserts, too!
I love sea salt. Especially with caramel. and chocolate. *sigh* ahhhh dessert nirvana
Can I freeze these. If not, how long can I store them before my party?
I’d say you could make one day ahead. You can freeze and then let come to room temperature on your counter. To store, place in a resealable container for up to 5 days, refrigerated.