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I have a huge confession to make today.
I just did something that always bugs me when I see it in the store!
I was driving the kids to school this morning…
and I remembered that I had to stop at Walmart afterwards.
Now this is not normally a problem.
EXCEPT…
I get up in just enough time to throw on a hat and head out the door.
Yup you guess it.
I drop my kids off while wearing my pajamas!
It is the only place that I will actually go out while wearing them.
My logic is that no one actually sees them because I don’t get out of my van.
I really thought long and hard about why I needed to stop.
Unfortunately it was a stop that had to be made right then….
it couldn’t wait until later.
Why oh why did I wear the green and blue plaid pj’s?
This would not have been so bad if I had on the black sweats.
I pulled my hat down really low and ran in.
This was probably the only time in history that I have been in and out
of Wally World in UNDER 10 minutes.
Thank goodness I didn’t run into anyone that I know.
There is one girl that works there that I do know…
and yes, she was working.
BUT, I was able to sneak past.
I even walked the long way back to my car just to avoid any kind of eye contact.
Let’s all think happy thoughts right now…
I am blocking this trip from my memory by focusing on cupcakes.
Better yet how about some
Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups?
Yup, I’m definitely in a much happier place now.
One bite from these and all will be made right in your world.
(even a trip to Walmart in your pj’s…but we won’t talk about that EVER again)
Chocolate brownies filled with caramel Hershey kisses and topped with a salted caramel butter cream.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*. Dissolve the coffee in the water. Mix the brownie mix, coffee water, oil and eggs until just moistened. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 - 3/4 full. Bake 22-24 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs on it. Cool in the pan for 3 minutes, then press a caramel kiss into the center point first. Cool 5 more minutes. Carefully remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Frost with Salted Caramel Butter Cream. Drizzle with extra caramel and sprinkle with more salt. Makes 15 brownie cups.
- Stir the sea salt into the caramel topping and set aside. Cream the butter and vanilla for 3 -4 minutes. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar. It will be very thick. Pour in the caramel and milk and beat again.
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
These look so good! I want one!
Okay, so this recipe is rocking my world!!! What an amazing idea! Love the drink already, but I must try out these cupcakes!
Have a blessed day.
Jocelyn, you crack me up! These look amazing . . . and yes, a little cupcake goes a long way to help make your days better!
Hope you have a great day!!
Camille @ SixSistersStuff
I’m gonna try these ~ caramel kisses are on my grocery list as of right now. You’d fit right in our Wally World in Kansas ~ I’m always seeing what I think are pj’s. Can’t believe it!!
This is definitely my favorite Starbucks drink and I cannot wait to make these! Thanks for sharing… they look amazing.
I have to make these. Salted caramel is my new love. They look beautiful too!
Oh you’ve done it again! These look very dangerous and amazing.
These look dangerously good! What a perfect combination!
First, these cupcakes are amazing and would probably cure most things. Second, that totally cracks me up. However, my luck would have it I would have ran into 3 people I knew…you got lucky!! Just hope nobody was taking pictures of you and putting them on that people of walmart website. ehhehheehe!!
Haha! Don’t worry! I’m sure we’ve all made those trips to the store before.
Too funny, and these brownie cups look to yummy!
Kim @ Little Rays of Sunshine
morrowsunshine.blogspot.com
Sounds delicious! I may make some for Halloween.
And – you wouldn’t happen to have a recipe book, would you? I mean YOUR recipe book, one for sale, with all of these delicious treats in it? If so let me know how to order one.
There look amazing! I am a sucker for all things coffee!
Ha that’s funny, you fit in with the rest of the people at Walmart then! lol! Someone should have taken a pick of you and put it on that “people of Walmart” website lol! Just kidding
I’m sure they’ve seen ALOT worse in there. Your cupcakes look AMAZING! I love love love salted caramel. So much.
If I made these, I would eat the entire pan. These look so delicious. Yum Yum. thanks for sharing this decadent recipe.
Wow – they look fantastic! Yummmmy!
Your cupcakes look amazing! Love the green straws too!
YUM! I just enjoyed one of the starbucks salted caramel mochas last week…and OMG sooooo good…if these are like that…I am sure they are a wonderful!!
Oh how I love salted caramel! Adorable presentation.
This looks amazing! I just pinned this on my Pinterest board as a recipe I must try. YUM!
Amy R.
I love that these are brownies. Cupcakes are cute and yummy, but brownies are my very favorite!
Um, This is pretty much all that is good in the world combined in a cupcake paper.
Oh my goodness gracious, you are a saint!
Thank you for sharing
Stopping by from TTT
Girl, you better check the People of Walmart website and make sure you didn’t pop up on there! LOL
Amy @ A Little Nosh
Just found your recipe via Pinterest. I am making these TODAY! Salted Caramel is my favorite addiction. You have made me so happy today! Hope you have a fabulous day too! =)
just saw this via a friend on facebook. These look delicious! I think I may have to follow and see what other goodness comes along.
Oh WOW!! These look amazing! I will be making them for myself
as tomorrow is my birthday!! YUM!
Jocelyn, your brownie cups look amazing, and I love your story — It’s good to know that you’re “human”. If I thought you went out every day in a June Cleaver dress and pearls I think I’d have to hate you (a little) *wink*
Jenn
Amazing! Hubby and kiddos all said it was the best cupcake ever.
These look Ah-mae-zing!!! Can’t wait to make these.
I will be making these tonight =D
OMG… these are soooo good!!! I did add a pinch or so more of the sea salt because I didnt feel like I could taste a little in every bite. I used the dark chocolate ghiradelli mix cause its on price cut @ Target for only $1.99 and I love dark chocolate!
these look awesome!!!
WOW these look and sound so fantastic!!
Thanks for this recipe!!!! Totally inspired! (caramel frosting was AMAZING!!!) I tried it today and the only things I changed were:
I used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake mix (as I felt the Brownie mix would be too dense for me.
I used 2 tbls of coffee (I looove coffee flavor)
I also did one batch with caramel kisses and the other without and I personally preferred without the kisses
As one person said she needed more salt for her taste so did I, so what I did was crushed more sea salt until it was very powedery (I think that should be a word) and then lightly sprinkled some on the top when they were all frosted and drizzled with caramel!!
Btw I totally do not blame you for going out in your PJ’s (I used to judge til I too did the Public Pj display) and dare I say it? Went out in my fuzzy bear paw slippers!
i can’t wait to try these!!!!
Do you think these would be OK if I left out the coffee? We are not big coffee fans at my house. I will probably be trying them w/o out it soon as I love anything caramel. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Lois, they would be perfectly fine if you left out the coffee. I hope you like them as much as we did!!!
Oh my gosh! I want to face plant these cupcakes!! These sound AH-mazing!!!
Hi Jocelyn! This recipe is AMAZING – I posted about it on my blog today… http://www.chickabug.com/blog/2011/12/starbucks-cupcakes.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Heather : )
These are delicious! I gave them as teacher gifts and to some friends. I also did them as minis instead and they are amazing. Thanks for the recipe. I’m adding it to my official file and will be making them again (and again).
Oh my goodness; they look scrumptious!
Again, so pretty how can you eat them! Great styling!
Does anyone know what would happen if I put the kiss in before baking or immediately after? I’d prefer to bite into a kiss that’s soft and melty rather that solid. Any ideas????
@Kathy…I put the kiss in just a few minutes after pulling it out of the oven and it melted it just slightly. They stay nice and soft in the brownie.
Thank you Jocelyn! I’ll try Inserting them after the oven as you suggested.
First off, Thank you thank you thank you!
These were a BIG hit at my house when I made them the other day. Your recipe was perfect I didn’t make any changes.
I’ll definitely be making these again!
Thanks again,
Taylor
These sounds amazing!!!
Amber
recipeswelove.net
I’ve made these several times. They are delish and everyone loves them! If I were making mini cups, how long should I bake them?
Anybody have a good source for the green straws? I want to make these for a fundraiser and I’m guessing my local Starbucks would object to me taking a big handful of theirs.
How many are you making? I would think that your local Starbucks would be ok, if you explained what you needed them for. You cut each straw and should get at least 4 mini ones from each large straw.
Does this make enough icing to pipe the cupcakes? (I might have to double this recipe… I use A LOT of frosting)
This recipe will make plenty to pipe a generous amount on the 15 brownie cupcakes! I use a lot of frosting too:-)
Holy moly those look good, and I love that you put a straw in them, that’s awesome!
I can see why this is one of your favorite posts! This recipe looks amazing.
What decorating tip did you use? They look amazing. Thanks for sharing!!!
I do believe I used a large 2D wilton decorating tip for these.
Curious question! What’s the difference between using instant coffee and, say, 2 tbsp of regular brewed coffee? Can’t wait to try these!
The instant coffee is dissolved in a small amount of water so that it is stronger. You could make it with the brewed coffee or not at all. The coffee just enhances the chocolate flavor of the brownies.
I want to try your delicious looking frosting but have two questions. 1) is the caramel sauce a thin sauce like Hershey’s caramel syrup that can be used on ice cream or stirred into milk or is it a thick sauce that comes in a jar (like hot fudge sauce does)? 2) is the butter salted and at room temp? Thanks
These look amazing! Pinned it- can’t wait to try these soon!
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