I feel like I am leading you astray from the pumpkin craze with today’s post. I am just as pumpkin crazy as everyone else out there, but can I confess something?
Lean in a little closer…I don’t want anyone else to hear this.
I might be on my downward slope of pumpkin baking! Sssshhhhh! Do not repeat that!!!
This is apparently one of the hazards of posting pumpkin recipes in August. I guess this is how magazine editors start to feel when they are proofing Christmas photos, and it is 90 degrees outside.
There are a few more pumpkin recipes that I have up my sleeve, but part of me is ready to move on to the next obsession.
Which brings me to these bad boys. Salted Caramel…thrills my soul every.single.time!!!
I have lost count of how many of the fabulous coffee drinks I have consumed this Fall so far. Obsessed? Yes.
A few weeks ago my daughter and I stopped for coffee, and lo and behold, they now have a salted caramel brownie pop! Yes, it is as fabulous as it sounds. And yes, I paid the 1.50 price for one measly pop! I am writing it off as recipe research!
In true foodie fashion, I totally was going to recreate them for you. But…I got lazy and took the easy bar route instead. I really didn’t think you would mind once you saw the amount of goodness that was going onto the top of them.
And the best part…you can have these Salted Caramel Brownies in under an hour flat! Gotta love easy peasy mix recipes right?
Like this Salted Caramel Brownies recipe? You may like one of these recipes too…
Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups
Salted Caramel Coffee Chip Cheesecakes
Salted Caramel White Chocolate Mocha Scones
Check out my Sweet and Salty Pinterest board for more fun treats from around the web.
Salted Caramel Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 - 10 ounce box candy Milk Duds
- 3/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening, divided
- 1/2 cup caramel baking bits
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons coarse ground sea salt, divided*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- Make the brownies according to the package, but substitute brewed cooled coffee for the water in the recipe.
- Stir in the milk duds gently. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Cut the brownies into small squares or rectangles.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until melted and smooth.
- Spoon into a plastic bag and cut off a tip. Drizzle over the top of the brownies covering the top as much as possible. Let set.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the 1/2 teaspoon shortening and white chocolate chips. Heat for 20 seconds and stir. Repeat until melted and smooth.
- Spoon into another plastic bag and cut a tip off. Drizzle over all the brownie pieces. Let set.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the caramel bits and heavy cream. Stir until completely melted. Stir in 1 Tablespoon sea salt.
- Drizzle the caramel over the tops of the brownies using a spoon. Sprinkle with a little bit of sea salt for garnish. Let set. Store loosely covered. Makes 24 brownies.
Notes
*You can adjust the amount of sea salt to your liking.
Kristen says
Yummy yummy! I am such a fan of the salted caramel mocha (and prefer it over pumpkin stuff). Definitely want to try these brownies
Jocelyn says
That mocha is absolutely the best drink EVER!!! I hope you get a chance to make the brownies!!!
Aimee says
I forgive you for moving on. I don’t mind one bit with a treat like this! Salted caramel and I have a deep relationship, like soul mates! Love this!!
The Miller Five says
Wow! Those look super delicious! I wish I had time to make them for my daughter’s soccer game tonight. It’d be a nice season ending treat for the other parents. Yum yum!
Elaine says
Haha I don’t blame you one bit for being on the downward slope of your pumpkin baking. While I’m still going strong, I think I’ll hit that point in a week or two. As long as you make amazing, delicious recipes, like these brownies, then we’re all good 🙂
Lisa says
Oh YUMMM!Anything you make is YUM-pumpkin, chocolate, caramel, etc etc.
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
Salted caramel is my weakness. I love these Jocelyn!
Holly says
Holy calzoney! These look AMAZING! I could eat every. single. one!♥
Jocelyn says
It is a serious danger…I had to send them all away to a dinner we were helping at:-)
Julie E says
I a link to these brownies on FB and had an “Oh they look so good, I need to find the link” moment. To my great joy you linked them up to my party. Double Win!! So pinning.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Salted caramel–there’s nothing better! I finally got my hands on a Salted Caramel Mocha from Starbucks last weekend and fell in love. Why I hadn’t tried it sooner is beyond me, but it was DELISH and now I want one of these bad boys!!
Trish - Sweetology101 says
oh my..makes my mouth water ………………………..
Winnie says
Amazing treats!
I’ve actually never tried salted caramel yet….
I’m definitely curious
chica chocolatina says
So l love salted caramel thousand times more than I like pumpkin, so I am loving this recipe right now! Oh and thanks for the Hot Cakes link, I love their stuff!
Cookin' Cowgirl says
YUM! These look so amazing, I MIGHT forgive you for the “downward slope of pumpkin baking” comment! 🙂
4Sisters says
Well, I’m not sure if you should be on your way out with the pumpkin recipes for the season, but these look SO FABULOUS that they could squeeze right in the middle for sure!!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
Shiloh Barkley says
Oh no you di – int!
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I still have not tried that mocha! I reeeallllly need to. These brownies. Man. Thanks for taking one for the team and buying one of the pricey ones. I bet these are better!
Nicole @ WonkyWonderful says
I welcome this non-pumpkin treat because I have a secret as well … I don’t like pumpkin … sshhh, don’t tell the other bloggers – they might chase me with fire & pitchforks! And I’m with you, it’s hard to get into the fall baking when you live in an area that is 90 degrees in October. I’ll take these caramel brownies any day though – 90 degrees or not 🙂
Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden says
These look so delicious! I’ve pined it to my bookmark! I will try this recipe very soon!
Katie Adams says
these look amazing! I wish I could taste them if I liked my screen, but it doesn’t work. I tried. 🙂 I would love for you to share this on my Blog Stalking Thursday weekly Linky Party! http://www.thecraftyblogstalker.com/2012/10/blog-stalking-thursday-62.html
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These look totally amazing! We seem to finally be cooling down here in Sacramento – out of the 90s at least 😉 I wanted to invite you to the Iron Chef Mom – Chocolate Edition linky party going on now! http://www.momontimeout.com/2012/10/iron-chef-mom-2-chocolate-edition.html
I would also like to invite you to link up to my party if you get the chance: http://www.momontimeout.com/2012/10/your-creative-timeout-linky-party-no51.html
Hope you’re having a great week!
-Trish
Kate | Food Babbles says
Oh my goodness! These sound so good! I love anything with salted caramel and brownies are pretty much my favorite dessert ever so you’ve essentially just made me die and go to heaven with this recipe. Bookmarked! This will happen in my kitchen 🙂
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Salted caramel has to be one of the best combos ever! And you know how I LOVE pumpkin, but I’m just about ready to break out the peppermints for Christmas baking. Is it too early? Ugh, why can’t I just live in the moment??? These brownies look amazing, Jocelyn!
[email protected] Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
How yummy are these?!!! I have to admit I am in love with salted caramel also!!! I know how you feel about having to do things too early and by the time the season rolls around you are like I am so over that! But I don’t think you could ever get tired of these!
Jocelyn says
I guess those are the downfalls of being a food blogger…but I am up for that challenge! LOL! And no you could never get tired of these!!!
Becca Acker says
Oh my, these look DELICIOUS!! Found your yummy recipe via Tatertots and Jello.
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Amanda Kuzak says
Yum, these looks SO GOOD!
Britni @ Hubby Made Me says
YUM! Why can’t we be neighbors? Actually no, I take that back. I would gain so much more weight if I had access to your delicious treats.
Amanda says
Oh wow. I think I just gained like 5lbs just looking at this post… Salted caramel AND brownies? I’m in heaven!!
I would love it if you would link up at Martha Mondays, open now through Wednesday night!
http://www.watchoutmartha.net/2012/10/martha-mondays-link-up-party-features_14.html
~Amanda
http://www.watchoutmartha.net
Jen says
These look phenomenal, I am totally trying them out!!
The CSI Girl says
I would love if you shared this on the CSI Project this week. The challenge is fall food and this is perfect. You can come by everyday for a new tutorial/recipe and then on Wednesday night you can link up. You just might win the challenge and there is a giveaway.
http://www.thecsiproject.com
Hope to see you there!!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
WOW! These look incredible! I will forgo pumpkin every day for these!
Jocelyn says
I don’t give up pumpkin very easily, but for salted caramel I will:-)
[email protected] says
OOoooo you had me at caramel and sea salt…and brownies..lol. Must try!
Joan Hayes says
OMG, don’t you love those caramel baking bits! I was using them the other day and found I had eaten half the bag! Good thing I had a back up bag in the cabinet. Cause everybody needs backup! Ok so the quote isn’t meant for baking bits but too bad. Now you can name that movie, and if you can, I just know your head is the same place mine has been for almost 20 years! Boy did I get off track, it’s these brownies, making me light headed and not able to think straight. I did want to let you know I’m featuring them this week at Thursday’s Treasures. Thanks for sharing and of course I pinned 🙂
Jocelyn says
I do love those caramel baking bits…I usually eat way too many handfuls when I am baking:-)
Tanya Schroeder says
I can totally skip the brownie pop if it means I can get these in by belly more quickly! I can get these in my belly! Love how quick these come together and they look so pretty too!!! And just for the record, I am done with pumpkin too! Thanks for linking up to Iron Chef Mom!
Jocelyn says
These were definitely so much fast than rolling and dipping. Love saving time that way!!! And I am glad to know others are ready to move on to other flavors:-) Although I have regressed and started the pumpkin back up again!!!
Sinea Pies says
Wow wow WOW! This has EVERYTHING that I LOVE in a dessert.
Thanks for sharing it with us 🙂
Sinea
Ducks ‘n a Row
Stephanie says
I have tried these brownies several times and haven’t quite gotten them right. They usually taste very good, but it they are very very difficult to cut and get out of the pan. They usually make an awful mess. As they cool, the milk duds seems to re-harden, stick to the pan, and make it difficult to cut. They also seem to not get done….the brownie mix doesn’t quite cook all the way in the middle. Any suggestions?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
The caramel from the milk duds will harden and become quite chewy. I usually cut them while slightly warm and place them in a wax paper lined tray, so they can’t harden on the pan. You could also use a softer caramel candy such as the caramel filled Kisses or caramel Milky Ways. As for the middle not being done, you might need to bake them a minute or 2 longer. Every oven is different, and I also tend to under bake my brownies because I like them that way. I hope that helps!
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
Love your salted caramel brownies recipe. I’ll definitely try it, but instead of 2 Tbsp. sea salt i would use 1! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Can i post it on my blog?
Bella Hardy says
Wow! This salted caramel brownies recipe is incredible! I’m seriously so inspired right now. I need to add cinnamon to the recipe and it would be perfect. Thx for sharing!
Kelley says
This sounds wonderful quick question is it alright to use butter instead of shortening?
Jocelyn says
Yes, you can use butter instead if you like. It’s just to thin the chocolate out so it can be drizzled on top. You could also use good quality chocolate melts instead if you like.