Salted Caramel Brownie Bites (Printer View)

Bite-sized brownies with gooey caramel centers topped with sea salt for balanced sweetness and flavor.

# What you'll need:

→ For the brownie base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For the salted caramel topping

08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons water
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a mini muffin pan thoroughly.
02 - Whisk melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until thoroughly combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Sift in cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt. Stir gently until a uniform batter forms; avoid overmixing.
04 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each cavity of the mini muffin pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with moist crumbs.
05 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack.
06 - Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, swirling occasionally, until dissolved and amber colored. Remove from heat and whisk in unsalted butter, heavy cream, and sea salt until homogeneous.
07 - Drizzle the salted caramel over each brownie bite once cooled. Let caramel set for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • uses everyday baking ingredients you probably have already
  • ready in under forty five minutes from start to finish
  • each bite is the perfect balance of sweet and salty
  • no fancy equipment needed just a mixing bowl and a muffin tin
02 -
  • each brownie bite satisfies chocolate and caramel cravings in one dessert
  • the recipe freezes perfectly for make-ahead treats
  • sure to please any crowd from holiday buffets to bake sales
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs help the batter blend evenly and create that crackly finish
  • Always use parchment mini liners in your muffin tin—they make removing the gooey bites so much easier and prevent sticking
  • For extra sparkle sprinkle on a little more flaky salt once the brownies are cool
  • If caramel leaks out during baking no worries those crispy edges are the secret best bites
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