These Chocolate Caramel Brownie Bites are fudgy bite-sized treats perfect for a crowd! Chewy chocolate brownies get an extra boost of decadence from a caramel candy center and rich caramel swirled frosting.
Looking for a nutty version of a caramel brownie? I have a recipe for Turtle Brownies you’ll love! Or whip up a batch of our caramel cookies instead.
Why Make Brownie Bites
Today’s Caramel Brownie Bites have a caramel filled candy pressed into the center. Every bite is full of velvety chocolate and luscious caramel and the perfect fudgy brownie taste.
- Bite sized brownies so you can eat MORE!
- No cutting required.
- Easy to store and serve.
- Perfect topped with frosting.
- Caramel chocolate heaven.
Our rich chocolate frosting recipe is perfect here. Or give our ganache frosting a try instead!
Ingredient Notes
- Dark chocolate morsels – We use melted chocolate chips in the batter instead of cocoa powder. It makes the brownies even fudgier and richer with a deep cocoa flavor.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – I recommend using Ghirardelli or Rodelle brands in the chocolate frosting.
- DOVE® PROMISES Caramel Milk Chocolates – These are individually wrapped candies with a caramel center. Feel free to use another brand of caramel-filled chocolate candy (Rolos) if preferred. Or stuff one of our homemade caramels into the brownie for delicious flavor..
- Caramel sauce – Ice cream sundae topping works well here. It adds the perfect amount of caramel flavor to the chocolate frosting.
Easy Instructions
First, make the brownie batter. Spoon batter evenly into the cavities of a mini muffin pan.
After baking, immediately press an unwrapped Dove chocolate (or Rolo) into the center of each brownie bite. Let the brownies cool completely while you make the frosting.
Pipe chocolate caramel frosting onto the top of each brownie bite for a picture-perfect presentation!
Tips and Tricks
- Spray the muffin tin with baking spray before adding the brownie batter.
- Fill each mini muffin cup with about 1 tablespoon of batter. I use a measuring spoon to ensure the batter is divided evenly.
- Store frosted brownie bites covered at room temperature. Enjoy within 3 – 4 days for best taste.
- Use our homemade caramels instead of store bought!
Recipe FAQs
You can bake the batter in a cupcake pan or regular muffin tin instead, but they will be more like brownie cups than brownie bites. Still sounds delicious to me!
I used a pastry or frosting bag fitted with a star tip to frost these chocolate caramel brownie bites. If you don’t have one, scoop the frosting into a Ziploc bag and cut the tip of one corner off to create your own DIY frosting bag.
Yes, you can freeze these. I would freeze them unfrosted, then pipe the frosting on after they’ve thawed.
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Chocolate Caramel Brownie Bites
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate morsels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the filling and frosting:
- 2 packages 7.9oz each DOVE® PROMISES Caramel Milk Chocolates
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray mini muffin pan with baking spray. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine butter and dark chocolate. Microwave for one minute. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
- Add in sugar, flour, eggs, and salt. Blend just until combined (do not overmix).
- Using a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop, divide brownie batter into muffin tins evenly. Bake for 11-13 minutes. While baking, unwrap DOVE® PROMISES Caramel Milk Chocolates.
- When brownies are done cooking, remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate caramel candy into the center. Allow brownies to cool in pan about 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk and caramel sauce together in a mixing bowl until smooth (about 3-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed). Pipe or spoon onto each cooled brownie bite. ENJOY!
Notes
- Any chocolate covered caramel will work in place of the Dove chocolates. Rolos are a great substitute.
- Spray the muffin tin with baking spray before adding the brownie batter.
- Fill each mini muffin cup with about 1 tablespoon of batter. I use a measuring spoon to ensure the batter is divided evenly.
- Store frosted brownie bites covered at room temperature. Enjoy within 3 – 4 days for best taste.
- Use our homemade caramels instead of store bought candy.
Nutrition
Chocolate Caramel Brownie Bites can satisfy any sweet tooth. Simple bite-sized brownies are transformed into an ultra impressive party dessert in this easy recipe.
I love the Dove chocolates in there – these brownie bites look like the perfect birthday treat!
Dove Chocolates are my favorite for making frosting – these cupcakes of yours – I want all of them!
I’d prob just end up eating an entire batch myself. Let’s be honest 😛
Great way to use Dove chocolate.
I hope you have a fantastic birthday! I want to celebrate the fact it’s Tuesday with these. I can eat a whole bag of those Dove candies!
Thanks Dorothy!! DOVE chocolates are sooooo smooth and delicious 🙂
How much powdered sugar is needed for the frosting?
2 cups 🙂
How much powdered sugar is used in the frosting? It is not listed…Thanks! These look great!
These look delicious and so easy! Dove chocolate has been my favorite for a long time! I like to keep them in my freezer so they’re super cold and I can enjoy them slower (to avoid eating half a bag in one sitting). Beautiful brownie bites – will keep these in mind for the next time I’m wanting to make something caramel-y!
I can’t wait to make these with my kids. Anything brownie related we love. Thanks for the recipe. Sharing today! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet lady. Sharing.
Thanks Sandra….and for the sweet little surprise in my email 🙂 You sure know how to spoil your friends!
Wishing you the happiest birthday ever! I am sure these wonderful brownies help. I am a HUGE Dove chocolate fan. I could each the dark chocolate squares by the dozen.
So pretty and chocolatey. I have been obsessed with brownies lately, and these look like something I would just about die for. I’ve even found myself putting homemade brownies or brownie cookies with my Ben & Jerry’s Brownie Ice cream! Obvi have a problem LOL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You’re supposed to get one birthday gift for each year, right?? Or at least one birthday dessert for each year?? 🙂 I love the way you described these little Dove chocolates pressed into the center as a birthday present to reveal the surprise center — so cute and delicious!! I’m a total chocoholic and absolutely LOVE the Dove promises (the dark chocolate ones are my favorite — I need to get my hands on these caramel ones!), so I’d go head over heels for your brownie bites!
The Dark Chocolate are “probably” my favorite too, however, it’s so hard to resist all the others 🙂
Love brownie bites and these look way better than store bought! I wish I had one right now with a glass of milk.
Chocolate is always needed no matter what birthday it is! Love that you incorporated 2 different candy bars into these cute little bites! And those caramel ones are one of my absolute favorite!!!!
These brownies look awesome, but how much powdered sugar do you use for the frosting?
Happy birthday week! Love the chocolate in the center of these brownie bites!
Yay for your birthday month! These chocolate caramel brownie bites are a dessert I would love to celebrate with. I love that they’re bite sized so I can have a couple extra! 🙂
Ummmm yeah. I’m gonna need like 20 of those. <3 <3 <3
Oh happy birthday!!!!
These brownie bites look absolutely amazing!
Happy almost birthday! You’ll need to celebrate with a LOT of chocolate, so this is the perfect way to start. Frosting is just the best thing ever!