Hiding candy bars inside chocolate covered brownies is a great idea. These Salted Caramel Brownie Bites are a great treat to share with friends and family. Fill a jar with the bites and tie with ribbon to make a fun Valentine's Day treat.
Dessert is the best part of any meal, am I right? Ok, so maybe that's just my sweet tooth talking. But seriously, I could eat brownies for dinner every night and be a happy camper. Well, until my pants stopped fitting, and then I might have to rethink that life decision.
Ok, ok, so my hubby might have some major words with me if all I served every night was a pan of Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies. We should probably keep the brownies for a special treat and only for after dinner because that makes more sense.
Ever since I made these Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites a while ago, I have been thinking non-stop about what else I could put inside another brownie square. I just might end up going a little overboard on the brownie bites, just saying.
Promise me you won't get tired of these fun truffles any time soon!!!
Let's get started with my new favorite candy treat because I have a feeling you will love these Salted Caramel Brownie Bites too!!!
What is it about salted caramel that just gets me every single time? I absolutely love these chewy brownie bites because of the sweet and salty goodness. Seriously! These are the best brownie bites around!!!
There were smiles all around when everyone took a bite and found the candy hiding in the center of all that chocolate!
Now my kids weren't as crazy about tasting the salt on top of the brownie bites as I was. In fact, our oldest asked me, "Why does it taste like you dipped them in the ocean?" What a silly boy!!!
Hee hee! I am just refining their dessert palates! I guess if they don't like them, I will have to eat them all. Someone has to get rid of them, right?
Now that I know their true feelings on sweet and salty desserts, I don't think I will share any of these Salted Caramel Mocha Truffles with them either. Win, win for me!
How to make Salted Caramel Brownie Bites:
- Bake your favorite brownie mix in a 9x13 pan. Feel free to make a homemade brownie if you prefer. Let the brownie cool completely.
- Cut the crispy edges off the brownies, then cut the rest into 35 small squares. Press each square flat and place an unwrapped Rolo candy in the center.
- Wrap the brownie around the candy and roll it into a ball. Place the brownie bites on a wax paper lined tray and refrigerate for an hour so the truffle is easier to dip.
- Melt a bag of chocolate candy melts according to the package directions.
- Place a chilled brownie bite into the chocolate and cover it completely. Use a fork to lift the brownie out of the chocolate.
- Tap the edge of the bowl with the fork because you want to gently remove the excess chocolate.
- Place the brownie on a piece of wax paper. Sprinkle with coarse ground sea salt and let set.
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Other homemade candy recipes you may enjoy:
- Peanut Butter Balls
- Peppermint Cream Patties
- Andes Mint Cookie Dough Truffle Bars
- Caramel Pretzel Cookie Dough Bites
- Cookies and Cream Toffee Bark
Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
Sweet and salty collide in these easy Salted Caramel Brownie Bites. The hidden candy center is a fun treat to find.
Ingredients
- 1 - 9x13 box brownie mix
- 35 Rolos
- 1 - 10 ounce bag chocolate melting wafers
- coarse ground sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- Make the brownie mix according to the directions on the back of the box.
- Bake for about 28 minutes or however long the box calls for. Do not over bake. A toothpick should come out slightly gooey. Cool completely.
- Cut the brownies into 35 small squares. Place a Rolo on each square.
- Wrap the brownie around an unwrapped Rolo and form into a ball. Place on a wax paper covered baking sheet. Refrigerate the bites for about an hour or more.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to the package directions.
- Dip the brownie bites in the melted chocolate using a fork, place on wax paper, and sprinkle with sea salt. Store in a sealed container.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 35 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 79Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
(original photo from November 2010)
*The post and recipe for these Salted Caramel Brownie Bites was originally published on November 9, 2010. The photos and post have been updated and republished on January 16, 2019.
Becky Hardin
These would not last long in my house. Love salt caramel and chocolate together!!! YUM!!
Julie Blanner
Yum! I can't imagine these lasting long in my house.
Aimee Shugarman
These brownie bites are always a hit when we make them. YUM!
Rachael Yerkes
These are my weakness. I can never eat just one!
Karen
How long can you freeze these yummy bites?
Jocelyn
They should freeze just fine. I would think they would last a few months if wrapped properly.
Christina A Peterson
What if I tried frozen snicker bites
Jocelyn
I think the mini snicker bites would be amazing! You wouldn't need to freeze them though. Just roll them in the cooled brownies before dipping them in chocolate!
alexandra
Hi!
I made the brownie bites last year and it was a success! 🙂 I want to make these again this year but I wanted to know if I can froze them?
Thank you!
alexandra
It says that it can be in a 8x8 or 9x9 pan. So what do you recommend me?
Jocelyn
I made a 9x13 brownie mix and got 35 brownie bites. You should get at least 16 from the brownie mix you have. Go ahead and just make it like the directions say.
alexandra
Is it okay if I use a box mixes that called for 1 egg instead of two? What is the difference? Or can I just add another egg in the mix?
Can't wait to do these for Christmas! 🙂
Jocelyn
What size pan does your mix say to bake it in? Usually a 1 egg mix is for an 8x8 pan. If that is the case, just make 2 pans of brownies following the package directions. I hope that helps.
Natalie Smale
these were okay, but a little too salty and rich the way I made them. It was like you absolutely needed a glass of milk right afterwards. Is there anyway to lessen the intensity a bit or is that just the way they are?
Jocelyn Brubaker
They are pretty rich because it is brownie, candy, and chocolate all in one! What kind of sea salt did you use? I used a very coarse ground sea salt. If yours was fine ground it would make it too salty. I would suggest adjusting the salt next time to you liking.
Stacey
Just tried making these and didn't work at all! Most box mixes call for 1 egg and finally found one that called for 2 so, thats the one I used. Brownies turned out good but, don't stay together at all for making into a ball!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hhhhmmm. I used a 9x13 mix that called for 2 eggs. If the brownies are soft, they should be able to be flattened and then squeezed together to make a ball. Sorry it didn't work out so well for you. At least the brownies taste good 🙂
Jeanie
Question - I used Confession of a Cookbook Queen's "Homemade Brownies with Funfetti Frosting" for these bites (without the frosting of course). (Sorry I can't link to those from this phone.) Will those work for this (i.e., will they flatten properly, etc.)? Thanks.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I don't see why they shouldn't work. My thinking is any brownie would be ok as long as it is fudge-y enough and not cake like.
Serilda
I wonder what would happen if you were to form the brownie ball and just pipe in a little gooey caramel instead...
Jocelyn Brubaker
I would think the gooey caramel would leak out before you could get it dipped in the chocolate. Any caramel candy would work for this. The caramel Hershey kisses are much softer, and I like using those too.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Sharing these on my page today!!
gail
I make taters tot casserole but I mix the veggies right in with everything else and sometime it is mixed or if hubby is home it is only wholecorn but everybody ask me to make them this casserole I tell them how easy it is and they try and then come back and say please make me some
Heather @ French Press
oh wow Jocelyn! this looks incredible, and it's from way BACK
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Heather! There are a handful of recipes that have somewhat ok pictures, but man what a difference a few years of learning does 🙂
Andi
Instead of Rolos, what would you use to create a softer caramel center? I really want to make these!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You could use the Hershey caramel kisses. That caramel is more liquid. Just be careful when rolling the brownie around it, so you don't smash the centers. I hope you enjoy making and eating these!
Clare
I tried it with Hershey caramel kisses, and they worked great! Huge hit. Thanks!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I had a feeling those caramel kisses would be awesome on these cookies. Glad you tried it and liked it!
Emily from Reaching Beyond My Reach
Oh, and these. Wowzers. Yum yum yum!
Kristen Duke
YUM!! Both sound so yummy! I love the "ocean" caramel taste 🙂
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor
Oh I love anything salted caramel...these look fantastic!
Mackenzie
Those brownie bites are SO pretty Jocelyn! And I agree, we love tator tot casserole too! 🙂
Tonia@thegunnysack
Now that is dangerous...in a good way!!
Mommy
mmm this tater tot casserole sounds soo good & really easy to make. I think I might have to try this out for dinner soon! Def looks like something even my picky eater will eat (The husband not the child lol she takes after me & will eat anything!)
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Kristi Flanagan
Salty and sweet - my favorite combination!
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Oh My Gosh! I was just thinking tonight that I needed to make some Tator Tot casserole! We love that stuff! 🙂
Couscous & Consciousness
Loving those little brownie bites - salt and caramel and chocolate are such a great combination.
Sue
Katie
Thank you for linking up the brownie recipe! I featured it on Katie's Cucina today!
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Dreamgoddess
Those brownie bites sound so yummy. I can't wait to try them!
Laura
These look amazing! Starbucks has a new salted carmel hot chocolate. So good!
Thanks for linking up.
Lisa
I love your idea for these brownie bites. It has gotten me thinking about a whole lot of other delicious possibilities.
Cindy
Dropping in from Cookbook Sundays to say My oh My those brownies look heavenly. So simple too.... these may be gracing our Christmas trays this year, LOL. Thanks so much for sharing!
Brenda
I think that everything tastes better with salt, lol. Especially caramel! What an incredibly easy, delicious-sounding recipe. Rolos are actually my son's favourite candy. Thank you so much for sharing with Cookbook Sundays!
Rose
Hi I'm a new crew member from Swingin by Sunday. Let me tell you that I started drooling just looking at these brownie bites... Can't wait to actually try them. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
KIT
Lyndsay
I am new to your blog and LOVE it!
Love the addition of salt. We're learning so much more about flavours and the endless possibilities - foodie that I am, this excites me.
Holly
Just the title had me. I am a hug fan of salted caramel and then add a brownie bite. I am done for!
shannon i olson
How wonderful....the first time I tried chocolate with salt...I was in love.
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Lauralee
yum! I am going to share a link on my blog, hope you don't mind!
Toocutedobs
The salted brownie bites look and sound so elegant and well, the Tater Tot Casserole sounds so . . .Sonic "GRIN". I think I'll try those brownie bites I love sweet and salty. Now how to add crunchy?
Olah Momma!
Spare me some!:) Yumm....
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Lisa at Paint in my Hair
yum! what is it about salt and caramel together that's so heavenly?!
Suzie
Oh MAN!! All my favorites wrapped into one!
Thanks for sharing,
Suzie
Katie
HOLY COW! the savory and sweet mix has me drooling. Jocelyn, your kids are so lucky that you can whip up these awesome treats and meals 🙂
Jami
I think I may have deleted my own comment. hee hee. I just wanted to say that you have me so crazy for brownie bites that I made a special trip out to find new things I could make them with! ...also my kids love the tater tot casserole. Thanks for linking up again!
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Allison
Oh goodness! Those look DELICIOUS! They SO wouldn't last in my house!
And that casserole looks so yummy too! Gonna have to try it!
Thanks for linking up!
Kristen
You have taken those brownie bites to a whole new level! They look scrumptious!!
DANA
That is awesome!
the mama monster
um yummy! it would be good with a pretzel inside too. and i loooooove tator tot cassarole.
Cristie
Oh the tater tot casserole looks so good! gotta make it. Sea salt and carmel...yum. Thanks for the recipe.
Nikki
I look forward to you linking up every Wednesday, cuz I know I'll be hungry after reading your posts LOL
Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day!!!! 🙂
becky comstock
Another yummy way to make a brownie bite is to make the brownies and bake according to the package directions. After the brownies come out of the oven and cool dump them into a mixing bowl with a container of white frosting. Mix with the mixer. Then roll the dough into balls and put in the fridge or freezer for about an hour. Then dip in almond bark or chocolate. You could still put the candy inside too. My cousin makes these all the time. She puts them on sticks and decorates them with sprinkles and other things. We love them!
Thelittlebrownhouse.us
I am so making those brownie bites!! They look amazing! And the tator tot casserole sounds so good to! My son would love it if I made that!
Thanks so much for sharing!
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This looks and sounds like heaven. Please send me 10 dozen of these! I am highlighting this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.
Terra
This look really yummy!
bookaddict4real
Gotta love that chocolate. I wanted to stop by and thank you for linking up with me I am not sure you got my message but thanks for sharing!(@scrapaddict4sure.com)
Larissa
I'm here from the linkup at Dragonfly Designs... these look amazing!
Larissa
RACKS and Mooby
Ooooh.... those both sound delish! Copying for future use! Thanks! 🙂
Katie @ This Chick Cooks
These look so yummy!
jodi@Pleasant-Home
These brownie bites look delicious!
Lisa
mmmm! those chocolates look divine! I may have to try that for a holiday party!
Miriam
Those look so delisious! I'll try the brownies soon.
Hattie
I've been wanting to try Tator Tot Casserole, but the boys in this house are way too picky!!! Those brownie bites look amazing!
Brandi
I am going to try the tator tot casserole dish this weekend. Thank you girl! I will let you know how it turns out!
Brandi
Cynthia
Oh.my.goodness.
Both look amazing. But you had me at "salted caramel brownies." Enough said.
Thanks for sharing!
Wendy
One word... YUMMY!
Mindy
Oh my goodness!! Talk about blast from the past! I grew up on tater tot casserole.. how could I forget about that yummy dish?! Going to have to bust that one out SOON!
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I haven't had tater tot hot dish in years but might have to make it now. (Funny we never called it casserole...always "hot dish.")
Salted Caramel Brownie Bites = LOVE.
Kristen
Tator tot hotdish is one of my all time favorites!
tinahead81
both recipes sound amazing!! i'll definitely be trying them!!
crystal.cattle
I am going to have to try your tater tot casserole. I like that it has been in it. Lots of protein and iron there.
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Judy @ In His Grip
I have bookmarked this recipe because I know that I am going to love it. Thanks for sharing.
carissa @ lowercase letters
oh heavens!!! salted caramel is my bff. bless you for this!!!