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    Decadent Coconut Caramel Brownie Bites

    Published by Melissa on October 4, 2012 | Updated February 28, 2025 | 62 Comments

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    These irresistible caramel brownie bites combine fudgy chocolate, gooey caramel, and toasted coconut for a treat that looks fancy but comes together in just 35 minutes. The perfect solution for busy moms who need a crowd-pleasing dessert without spending hours in the kitchen!

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    These Coconut Caramel Brownie Bites are my secret weapon for bake sales, unexpected guests, or those moments when the family is craving something special.

    The combination of fudgy brownie, gooey caramel, and toasted coconut creates little bites of paradise that disappear faster than you can say “save some for tomorrow!” I think they’re a bit like the famous Girl Scout cookies — a Samoa cookie in a decadent little brownie bite. 

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    • Why You’ll Love This Caramel Brownie Bites Recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • How To Make Caramel Brownie Bites
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Expert Tips
    • Storing Suggestions
    • More Brownie Recipes to Consider
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    Collage of How to Make Caramel Delight Brownie Bites.

    Why You’ll Love This Caramel Brownie Bites Recipe

    • Quick Prep Time: Just 20 minutes of hands-on time means you can focus on what matters most: enjoying them with your family!
    • Perfectly Portioned: These bite-sized treats satisfy chocolate cravings without the guilt of a full-sized brownie.
    • Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare these the day before your event and they’ll still taste amazing.
    • Customizable: Easily adapt with different chocolate chips, caramel brands, or even add nuts for your family’s preferences.
    • Impressive Presentation: Their bakery-worthy appearance belies how simple they are to make, perfect for when you need to impress!

    👩‍🍳 Sometimes you just need a shortcut recipe, and these s’mores brownie bowls are always a hit with kids and adult, too!

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Coconut — Use the sweetened and shredded kind.
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Egg
    • Water
    • Chocolate Brownie Mix — I used the Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix.
    • Caramels — I used Peter’s caramels.
    • Evaporated Milk
    • Dark Chocolate — I used Guittard Dark Chocolate Flavored A’Peels.

    See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Caramel Delight Brownie Bites.

    How To Make Caramel Brownie Bites

    Step 1: Preheat oven to 325º. Toast coconut on rimmed baking sheet for 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove to a plate to cool.

    Step 2: Line mini muffin pans with paper liners. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together water, oil and egg until well combined. Add brownie mix and stir until well blended. Scoop 1 tablespoon brownie batter in to each of the paper lined muffin cups. Bake brownies 15 minutes until the brownies are firm to the touch. Don’t overbake, you want them to be fudgy.

    Step 3: While brownies are baking, put the caramel and evaporated milk in a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute and stir. Cook on 50% power for 1 minute or until caramel starts to bubble. Stir again. Repeat until caramel is melted and combined with milk. Stir in toasted coconut. Set aside until ready to use.

    Step 4: Remove baked brownies from oven and using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each brownie. Fill with caramel filling. (Reheat caramel filling on 50% power if necessary.)

    Step 5: Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl on 50% power, stirring often. When melted, put in a small Ziploc bag, snip off a little bit of the corner of the bag. Drizzle over the top of the caramel filling.

    A rectangular white plate filled with chocolate cupcakes and caramel brownie bites, each topped with drizzled caramel and sprinkled coconut flakes. The treats are artfully arranged in an overlapping pattern on a wooden surface, creating a delightful feast for the eyes.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make these brownie bites without coconut?

    Absolutely! If coconut isn’t your thing, simply omit it from the caramel filling. You might want to add some chopped pecans or walnuts instead for a delicious nutty variation.

    Can I make these in regular-sized muffin tins?

    Definitely! Just increase the baking time to about 20-22 minutes and double the amount of caramel filling for each brownie. Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted near the edge (not the center).

    What if I can’t find Peters caramel?

    Any good quality caramel will work! Kraft caramel bits, wrapped caramel candies, or even a thick caramel sauce can be substituted. Just adjust the heating time accordingly as some caramels melt faster than others.

    Delicious caramel brownie bites, freshly baked and topped with a rich caramel drizzle, cooling on a wire rack. The image caption reads Caramel Brownie Bites Recipe, complete with a convenient website link for the full recipe.

    Expert Tips

    • Don’t Skip the Liners: The paper liners aren’t just for looks — they make removing these sticky, gooey treats from the pan much easier!
    • Watch That Coconut: Toasted coconut can go from golden to burnt quickly, so set a timer and stir frequently during toasting.
    • Perfect Indentations: If you don’t have a wooden spoon, the back of a melon baller or rounded measuring spoon works great for making the perfect caramel wells.
    • Caramel Control: For easier filling, transfer your warm caramel mixture to a piping bag or squeeze bottle instead of spooning it in.
    • Chocolate Drizzle Magic: For the prettiest presentation, allow the caramel to set slightly before adding the chocolate drizzle. This prevents the two from blending together.

    Storing Suggestions

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. Just bring them to room temperature before serving for the best fudgy texture.

    These freeze beautifully for up to 3 months. Place them in a single layer in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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    More Brownie Recipes to Consider

    • Three thick, fudgy chocolate brownies with a swirl of peanut butter are stacked on top of each other on a piece of parchment paper, with a blurred background.
      Peanut Butter Brownies
    • A white rectangular tray holds twenty-four golden-brown s'mores cookie bars with a fluffy, white topping, arranged in a grid on a light-colored surface. One bar from the bottom row is slightly separated from the rest.
      Easy S’mores Cookie Bars Recipe
    • A person with pink nail polish holds one of several sliced cookie bars on a wooden board. The bars, resembling Reeses Smores, sport a golden brown crust with swirls of white marshmallow throughout. A diagonally placed cloth with a black grid pattern is partially visible.
      Reese’s S’mores Bars – The Best Peanut Butter S’mores Bar Recipe
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    Caramel Brownie Bites

    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Servings: 48 brownie bites
    Calories: 66kcal
    Author: Melissa Griffiths
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    Ingredients 

    • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 egg
    • ⅓ cup water
    • 1 pouch Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
    • 15 ounces Peters Caramel approximately 1 ⅓ cups
    • 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
    • ½ cup Guittard Dark Chocolate Apeels or other dark chocolate

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325º.
    • Toast coconut on rimmed baking sheet for 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove to a plate to cool.
    • Line mini muffin pans with paper liners. (The brownies are difficult to remove from the pan without liners.)
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together water, oil and egg until well combined. Add brownie mix and stir until well blended. Scoop 1 tablespoon brownie batter in to each of the paper lined muffin cups.
    • Bake brownies 15 minutes until the brownies are firm to the touch. Don’t overbake, you want them to be fudgy.
    • While brownies are baking, put the caramel and evaporated milk in a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute. Stir. Cook on 50% power for 1 minute or until caramel starts to bubble. Stir again. Repeat until caramel is melted and combined with milk.
    • Stir in toasted coconut. Set aside until ready to use.
    • Remove baked brownies from oven and using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each brownie. Fill with caramel filling. (Reheat caramel filling on 50% power if necessary.)
    • Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl on 50% power, stirring often. When melted, put in a small Ziploc bag, snip off a little bit of the corner of the bag. Drizzle over the top of the caramel filling.

    Notes

    • High altitude adjustments: add ¼ cup flour to brownie mix and an addition 2 tablespoons water.
    • Any good quality caramel will work! Kraft caramel bits, wrapped caramel candies, or even a thick caramel sauce can be substituted.
    • Increase the baking time to 20-22 minutes if using standard-sized muffin cups.
    • The liners are actually necessary in this recipe as they keep the brownies from sticking to the pan!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. carrian

      October 04, 2012 at 5:43 pm

      These are fantastic! I’m not even kidding. So yummy!!!

      Reply
    2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      October 04, 2012 at 4:46 pm

      Barbara, do you have a guest room that I could stay in just until these cupcakes are gone? 🙂 they look yummy

      Reply
    3. Jersey Girl Cooks

      October 04, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      These look decadent! I need to get some of those caramels…my family will love me LOTS if I make them these…lol.

      Reply
    4. Emily

      October 04, 2012 at 3:03 pm

      Oh my gosh, I must make these for my cheat day meal! YUM!

      Reply
    5. Nina

      October 04, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      Such a delicate & irresistible treat – I love chocolate, caramel & coconut!
      I’ve voted for these Caramel Delights 🙂

      Reply
    6. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

      October 04, 2012 at 2:55 pm

      These are dreamy!

      Reply
    7. angela@spinachtiger

      October 04, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      This has three things I love. Chocolate. Caramel. Small size. I’m pinning this one.

      Reply
    8. Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking}

      October 04, 2012 at 2:16 pm

      I forgot to say how much I loooove those photos! I’m drooling. I even had to call my hubby in the room to look, and I rarely ever interrupt him while he’s working from home. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking}

      October 04, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      Omg, I’m craving chocolate SO bad right now! That Ghirardelli stuff is no joke, Barbara!

      Reply
    10. cindy

      October 04, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      I do love Gygis–it’s bakers paradise! Peters Caramel is also delicious. Looks like you have a wining recipe here!

      Reply
    11. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc

      October 04, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      these look too fabulous Barbara!

      Reply
    12. Rocky Mountain Woman

      October 04, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      They look wonderful! I love Gigi also. I browse Gigi like other women browse bookstores. Maybe I’ll run into you someday there!

      xxoo,

      rmw

      Reply
    13. Maria

      October 04, 2012 at 11:14 am

      These would be very dangerous in my reach!

      Reply
    14. Loretta E

      October 04, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Looks so dangerous!

      Reply
    15. Cassie

      October 04, 2012 at 10:22 am

      I can’t get these out of my mind. I adore chocolate and caramel mixed together. These are perfect!

      Reply
    16. Kristen

      October 04, 2012 at 9:56 am

      These are so brilliant! What a great recipe!

      Reply
    17. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme

      October 04, 2012 at 9:52 am

      Oh, my word! I would make these except that I’d have to hide them afterwards. Not sure I could stop at just one or two 🙂

      Reply
    18. Deborah

      October 04, 2012 at 8:25 am

      I can’t tell you how much I could use about a dozen of these right now. They look wonderful!!

      Reply
    19. Libby

      October 04, 2012 at 8:12 am

      Ghirardelli is the only brownie mix out there that’s edible. For the caramel I make my own so I’ll give this a try – thx!

      Reply
    20. Rosa

      October 04, 2012 at 7:57 am

      Irresistible! Those brownie bites look ever so tempting.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
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