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Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

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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.

A white bowl filled with salted caramel brownie bites with one on top with a bite out it

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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!!!

A white bowl filled with salted caramel brownie bites with sea salt on top of each one

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!

An overhead picture of a white bowl filled with salted caramel brownie bites with a bite out of the very top one

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!

A white bowl with salted caramel brownie bites in it and a bite take out of the very top brownie bite

How to make Salted Caramel Brownie Bites:

  1. Bake your favorite brownie mix in a 9×13 pan.  Feel free to make a homemade brownie if you prefer.   Let the brownie cool completely.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Melt a bag of chocolate candy melts according to the package directions. 
  5. Place a chilled brownie bite into the chocolate and cover it completely.  Use a fork to lift the brownie out of the chocolate.
  6. Tap the edge of the bowl with the fork because you want to gently remove the excess chocolate.
  7. Place the brownie on a piece of wax paper. Sprinkle with coarse ground sea salt and let set.

An overhead picture of a close up salted caramel brownie bite with a bite take out of it

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Yield: 35 brownie bites

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.

Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 13 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 - 9x13 box brownie mix
  • 35 Rolos
  • 1 - 10 ounce bag chocolate melting wafers
  • coarse ground sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Make the brownie mix according to the directions on the back of the box.
  3. 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.
  4. Cut the brownies into 35 small squares. Place a Rolo on each square.
  5. 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.
  6. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to the package directions.
  7. 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:

1
Amount 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.

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© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Fudge and Candy
Two pictures of salted caramel brownie bites collaged together with a brown text box 

(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.

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Comments

  7. Mindy says

    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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  23. becky comstock says

    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!

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  24. Nikki says

    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!!!! 🙂

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  28. Allison says

    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!

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  29. AllieMakes! says

    Oh yum! Can I hire you to come cook here??
    You should come link this up to my Making It With Allie Link Party! I think it would make a Fabulous addition!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  30. Jami says

    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!
    -Jami

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  35. Toocutedobs says

    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?

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  37. shannon i olson says

    How wonderful….the first time I tried chocolate with salt…I was in love.
    I would love for you to consider linking a recipe or two to my Holiday Treats page, an ongoing link party for the season at ndkitchen.blogspot.

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  39. Lyndsay says

    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.

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  41. Brenda says

    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!

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  42. Cindy says

    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!

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  53. Mommy says

    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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  61. gail says

    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

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      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.

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  64. Jeanie says

    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.

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  65. Stacey says

    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!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      Hhhhmmm. I used a 9×13 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 🙂

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  66. Natalie Smale says

    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?

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      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.

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  67. alexandra says

    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! 🙂

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    • Jocelyn says

      What size pan does your mix say to bake it in? Usually a 1 egg mix is for an 8×8 pan. If that is the case, just make 2 pans of brownies following the package directions. I hope that helps.

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    • Jocelyn says

      I made a 9×13 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.

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  69. alexandra says

    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!

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    • Jocelyn says

      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!

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