Caramel Stuffed Brownie Bites Recipes

CARAMEL-STUFFED BROWNIE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and ppray two 12-count mini muffin pans extremely well with cooking spray, or grease and flour the pans; set aside.
• To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, chocolate, and heat on high power to melt, about 2 minutes. Stop to check and stir after 1 minute. Heat in 15-second increments until chocolate has melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Allow mixture to cool momentarily before adding the eggs so they don't scramble.
• Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla, optional coffee, optional espresso granules (neither make brownies taste like coffee and both enhance and round out the chocolate flavor), and whisk vigorously to combine.
• Add the flour, salt, and stir until smooth and combined without overmixing.
• Turn batter out into the prepared pans, filling each cavity to about 3/4 full.
• Add 1 Rolo to the center of each cavity, pressing it down flush with the batter. It's okay if the cavities are nearly full or actually full because while the brownies do rise a small amount during baking (nothing like muffins), it's unlikely there will be any overflow.
• Bake for about 11 to 14 minutes, or until brownie are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Because all ovens, pan sizes, climates, etc. vary, it's very important to watch your brownies and not the clock. Mini desserts such as this tend to cook very quickly and can go from under to over done in 1 to 2 minutes so keep a close eye on them; err on the side of underdone so they will be more fudgy if you're in doubt.
• Allow brownies to cool in pans on a wire rack for about 10 to 15 minutes or until they are cool enough to handle and release.
• Allow brownies to cool completely before optionally adding the whipped topping to the tops of each and then optionally adding chocolate sprinkles.

BROWNIE BITES WITH CARAMEL FLUFF

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8 x 8-inch baking pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
• COMBINE brownie mix, oil, water and egg in medium bowl. Stir 50 strokes with spoon. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
• BAKE 30 to 32 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into cubes. Place half of cubes in 1 1/2-quart serving dish.
• STIR caramel topping in bowl until smooth. Whisk in whipped topping until blended. Spread half on top of brownie cubes in dish. Make another layer of remaining brownie cubes and topping. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips. Drizzle with additional caramel topping, if desired.

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.

TURTLE-STUFFED BROWNIE BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place mini paper baking cup in each of 42 mini muffin cups.
• Make brownie batter as directed on box. Fill muffin cups about three-fourths full. Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are just barely baked; middles should still be gooey.
• Gently press a caramel into center of each; top with a whole pecan. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until caramels are melted and brownies are baked.