These Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups are a delicious and easy dessert that everyone will come back for. The sweet and salty caramel frosting and the hidden candy center make these cupcakes a hit at any party.
If you like salted desserts, you need to try these Salted Caramel Brownie Bites too. They are absolutely delicious!
I have a huge confession to make today. Believe me, my head is hung in complete shame! 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 that 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 normally wear.
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 eating spoonfuls of the extra Salted Caramel Frosting in my fridge.
Better yet how about some Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups? Caramel, coffee, chocolate, and sea salt all in one glorious bit sounds good, doesn't it?
Yup, I'm definitely in a much happier place now. One bite from these and all will be made right in your world. Even if you did just run into Walmart with your pj's on.
Tips for making these Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups:
Use a box brownie mix and jazz it up with some instant coffee. You will not taste the coffee at all. Coffee just enhances the chocolate flavor even more.
Spoon the brownie batter into cupcake liners and bake. Remove the pan from the oven and let the cupcakes cool for 2-3 minutes, then press the Hershey kisses into the centers. Pushing them in point first works the best. Gently lift them out of the pan and let them cool completely before frosting the cupcakes.
Use a piping bag and icing tip 1M to swirl the salted caramel frosting on in a pretty bakery style. More caramel drizzles and sea salt take these easy cupcakes to another level. And of course, a green straw just completes the look.
More delicious salted caramel recipes you may enjoy:
- My cookie jar is begging for a batch of these Bourbon Salted Caramel Oatmeal Cookies. They sound so good.
- Swirls of chocolate, white chocolate, caramel and cookies will make this Salted Caramel Oreo Bark disappear in a hurry!
- This easy Salted Caramel Snickers Fudge is loaded with lots of candy bars and is the perfect blend of sweet and salty.
- Homemade Sea Salt Caramel Swirl Marshmallows would be the perfect addition to this Salted Caramel Mocha Latte.
Recipe
Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups
These Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups are a delicious and easy dessert that everyone will come back for. The sweet and salty frosting and the hidden candy center make these cupcakes a hit at any party.
Ingredients
- 1 9x13 box brownie mix
- 2 Tablespoons instant coffee
- ¼ cup hot water
- ½ cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 15 caramel filled Hershey kisses
- 1 Batch Salted Caramel Frosting
- ¼ cup caramel topping
- coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with 15 cupcake liners.
- Mix the brownie mix, coffee, water, oil and eggs until just moistened.
- Fill the cupcake liners with the brownie batter. Bake 20-22 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs on it.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 3 minutes, then press a caramel kiss into the center point first. Cool 5 more minutes in the pan, then carefully remove them and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Use a decorating bag and icing tip 1M to swirl the tops with the Salted Caramel Frosting. Drizzle with extra caramel and sprinkle with more salt, if desired.
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mila furman
Aghhhh!!! This looks so incredible!! I mean REALLY REALLY GREAT! I am a huge fan of anything salted caramel...and this just looks like perfection...and don't worry I have ventured out to Target and Costco with my pj's many a times 🙂 I just wear my oversized sunglasses and act all incognito 🙂
Hailey
Do you add the ingredients on the brownie mix box or just add the mix to the recipe? Like if the box says 2 eggs do I add 5 eggs total?
Jocelyn Brubaker
You only want to add the ingredients from the recipe. Do not follow the box directions!!! I hope you enjoy the brownies!
Betsy @JavaCupcake
Love how these look like little Sbux cups of coffee! CUTE!
Kaitlinn
Can you leave the coffee out? If so do you need anything to replace it or is it just good without?
Jocelyn Brubaker
You can leave the coffee out, and it won't affect anything at all. Just follow the rest of the directions and you will be good 🙂
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama
These look amazing! Pinned it- can't wait to try these soon! 🙂
Maureen
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
Jessa
Curious question! What's the difference between using instant coffee and, say, 2 tbsp of regular brewed coffee? Can't wait to try these!
Jocelyn
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.
Anonymous
What decorating tip did you use? They look amazing. Thanks for sharing!!!
Jocelyn
I do believe I used a large 2D wilton decorating tip for these.
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.com
I can see why this is one of your favorite posts! This recipe looks amazing.
Sarah @ Will Run for Pasta
Holy moly those look good, and I love that you put a straw in them, that's awesome!
Carissa
Does this make enough icing to pipe the cupcakes? (I might have to double this recipe... I use A LOT of frosting)
Jocelyn
This recipe will make plenty to pipe a generous amount on the 15 brownie cupcakes! I use a lot of frosting too:-)
Natasha
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.
Jocelyn
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.
Kari C.
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?
Recipes We Love
These sounds amazing!!!
Amber
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taylor hickman
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
kathy
Thank you Jocelyn! I'll try Inserting them after the oven as you suggested.
Jocelyn
@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.
kathy
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????
Sarah
Again, so pretty how can you eat them! Great styling!
eph2810
Oh my goodness; they look scrumptious!