Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

 We baked Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix in mini muffin cups and frosted them with a caramel and salt-infused buttercream frosting for a delicious bite-size dessert.




Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1
    box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
  • Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies

Buttercream Frosting

  • 8
    caramels, unwrapped
  • 1
    tablespoon half-and-half
  • 6
    tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1
    cup powdered sugar
  • 1/8
    teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
  • Coarse sea salt, if desired

Steps

1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place mini paper baking cup in each of 32 mini muffin cups.

2 Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Fill each muffin cup about three-fourths full.

3 Bake 18 to 21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of brownie bites comes out almost clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.

4 In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and half-and-half uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Let stand about 15 minutes or until no longer warm to touch.

5 In another small bowl, beat softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add melted caramel mixture; beat until well blended. On low speed, beat in 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar until smooth, scraping down side of bowl occasionally. Add remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar; beat until smooth and frosting is fluffy. Beat in 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.

6 Pipe or spread frosting onto each brownie bite. Sprinkle with a small amount of coarse sea salt.

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