1-First Step: Preheat and Prepare Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spraying a 24-count mini muffin tin with baking spray or greasing and flouring the wells. This step ensures your brownie bites release easily and don’t stick, which is key for that perfect shape.

2-Second Step: Melt the Base Ingredients In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips together, stirring until smooth. This creates a glossy mixture that forms the foundation of your brownies, infusing them with rich chocolate flavor.

3-Third Step: Mix the Dry and Wet Ingredients Stir in 1/2 cup of natural cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon of instant coffee grounds, 1 cup of packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar into the melted mixture. Then, add 2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, beating well until everything is combined for a smooth batter.

4-Fourth Step: Combine and Bake In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Drop the batter by 1 1/2 tablespoons into each muffin cup and bake for 15-18 minutes, checking at 15 minutes with a toothpick for fudgy crumbs.

5-Fifth Step: Create the Wells and Prepare Caramel Right after baking, press a rounded teaspoon or tablespoon into the center of each brownie bite to make a well, then let them cool slightly in the pan. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 35 unwrapped caramels and 1/2 cup of heavy cream, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.

6-Sixth Step: Fill and Finish Pour the warm caramel into the wells of each cooled brownie bite and sprinkle with fine sea salt. Allow them to cool completely in the pan before removing to prevent cracking, ensuring you get that perfect, gooey center every time. Here’s a quick table for nutritional info per serving to keep in mind: