Description
Quick, fudgy brownie bites swirled with salted caramel sauce, ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for last-minute cravings or impressing guests without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170g) dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
- Optional: ¼ cup (40g) extra chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup (30g) chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk in sugar and eggs until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour and cocoa powder. Gently fold in with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in optional nuts or extra chocolate chips if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Dollop a small amount of caramel sauce on top of each bite. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the caramel into the batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. Centers should jiggle slightly.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake; the centers should remain gooey. Use room temperature eggs to prevent the chocolate from seizing. For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: brownie bites, salted caramel, quick dessert, chocolate dessert, easy baking, fudgy brownies, caramel swirl