Homemade fudgy brownie bites filled with an easy two-ingredient caramel filling and topped with sea salt. These Salted Caramel Brownie Bites are the perfect mini dessert!

Salted caramel brownie bites on a cooling rack.

Have you ever tried brownie bites?! They’re basically a brownie in bite-sized form, but they make such a cute and fun dessert. I’ve had some before at potlucks and they’re always the first dessert I choose because they’re so easy to grab and the perfect size.

This past weekend I couldn’t get the idea out of my head for making some of these brownie bites, but I felt like they just needed something extra. Something a little like… caramel and sea salt! You guys. These are so good.

Plus, the sea salt adds a pretty touch to the tops of these little bites too. You can easily just leave it off, but I prefer to add just a pinch to each one!

A mini brownie bite being held aloft over other brownie bites.

Ingredients For This Recipe

These salted caramel brownie bites come together with minimal ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make them: 

  • Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter if you can, but salted butter will be fine too. If using salted butter, then I recommend reducing the salt down to just a tiny pinch in the brownie batter.
  • Granulated sugar: Sweetens the mini brownie bites. 
  • Eggs: Provides structure and stability to the brownies. 
  • Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. 
  • All-purpose flour: Make sure to spoon and level the flour when measuring it so you don’t end up with dense brownies. 
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: Makes these brownies super rich and chocolatey. 
  • Salt: Balances out the sweetness of the batter and enhances the cocoa flavor. 
  • Caramel candies: A soft caramel candy is best. Kraft soft caramel candies are a really good option.
  • Heavy cream: Gets mixed with the caramel candies to prevent the filling from becoming too hard. If you don’t have any heavy cream or heavy whipping cream you may replace it with milk.

How to Make Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

To make the brownie batter, you’ll start by whisking together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then, mix in the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. I recommend sifting in the dry ingredients to remove any lumps from your brownie batter too.

Next, divide the batter between 24 greased mini muffin cavities and bake until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs. As soon as the brownie bites come out of the oven, press the centers down using a measuring teaspoon and set them aside to cool completely. 

To make the caramel filling, microwave the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream until smooth. Fill each brownie bite with the caramel, then let set before eating. I highly recommend sprinkling each one with just a little bit of sea salt right before serving. 

Caramel brownie bites on a white surface.

FAQ’s

Can I Prep These in Advance? 

You can bake the brownie bites 1 to 2 days in advance. I recommend storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. On the day you plan on serving them, make the caramel filling and fill the brownie bites. 

Can I Freeze Brownie Bites? 

I’ve never frozen these salted caramel brownie bites with the caramel filling before. I typically bake the mini brownies, freeze them, then thaw and fill them with caramel the day I plan on serving them. 

Baking Tips

  • To get that perfect spot in the center for the caramel filling, I use the bottom of a measuring teaspoon and press it down firmly. That way, you can use that same teaspoon to measure out the exact amount of caramel you need for each bite.
  • The sprinkle of sea salt on top of the brownies is optional, but highly recommended. 
  • I’ve only made this recipe using soft caramels. I don’t think hard caramel candies would yield the same results. 
  • Make sure to grease your mini muffin pan very generously with nonstick cooking spray so the brownies don’t stick to the pan.

More Homemade Brownie Recipes to Try! 

Salted caramel brownie bites sitting on top of a wire cooling rack.

Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

4.63 from 8 ratings
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Homemade fudgy brownie bites filled with an easy two-ingredient caramel filling and topped off with sea salt. These Salted Caramel Brownie Bites are the perfect mini dessert!
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Ingredients

Servings: 24 brownie bites

For the brownie bites:

  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter , melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (65 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 cup (45 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the caramel filling:

  • 20 soft caramel candies , unwrapped
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) heavy cream

Optional:

  • Sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

To make the brownie bites:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter and granulated sugar. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt and mix until just combined.
  • Evenly distribute the brownie batter between all 24 mini muffin cavities. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and gently press in the center of each brownie with the bottom of a measuring teaspoon. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and allow to cool in the pan for at least 45 minutes.
  • Remove the cooled brownie bites from the pan and place them back onto the wire rack.

To make the caramel filling:

  • Add the soft caramel candies and heavy cream to a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20 to 30 seconds increments, making sure to stir well after each increment, until completely melted and smooth. Evenly distribute the caramel between all 24 brownie bites (about 1 teaspoon per each brownie bite).
  • Allow to cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes so the caramel can firm up, then top with sea salt as desired.

Notes

Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
To prepare ahead of time: You can bake the brownie bites 1 to 2 days in advance. I recommend storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. On the day you plan on serving them, make the caramel filling and fill the brownie bites. 
Freezing Instructions: Brownie bites will freeze well in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw to room temperature, and fill with the caramel the day that you plan to serve them.
Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter in this recipe so that you can control the amount of salt. If using salted butter, reduce the salt in the brownie batter from 1/4 teaspoon to a tiny pinch.
Caramels: It's best to stick with a soft caramel candy for the filling, I really love Kraft's soft caramels.
Heavy Cream: You may also substitute milk for the heavy cream in the caramel filling. 
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Danielle Rye
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