Description
Peanut lovers rejoice with this salted caramel peanut brownie bombs recipe that blends rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and salty peanuts. Chocolate-covered treats promise delightful indulgence when you bite into these irresistible morsels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tbsps (85 grams) melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 tbsps (57 grams) butter
- 3 tbsps light corn syrup
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ¼ cup chopped salted peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Preheat oven to 350°F and coat an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Create Brownie Base: Cream sugars and butter until smooth, then whisk in eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gently fold in cocoa powder and salt to form a velvety batter.
- Bake Brownies: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, ensuring a toothpick comes out with minimal crumbs.
- Craft Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, heat sugar and corn syrup until it transforms to a deep amber color. Incorporate butter, then add heavy cream, stirring to create a smooth sauce. Mix in sea salt and vanilla, then refrigerate until completely cooled.
- Shape Brownie Bombs: Once brownies are slightly warm, cut into squares and mold into compact balls. Create a small indentation in each, fill with cooled caramel, and carefully seal, reshaping into perfect spheres.
- Freeze and Coat: Place brownie balls on a parchment-lined sheet and freeze for 20 minutes. Melt chocolate chips, fold in chopped peanuts, and thoroughly coat each frozen ball in the chocolate-peanut mixture.
- Finalize Treats: Allow chocolate coating to set by freezing briefly or resting at room temperature until hardened.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Measure ingredients exactly for consistent texture and flavor, especially in baking where small variations can significantly impact results.
- Temperature Control: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature to create smoother, more evenly mixed batter that promotes better brownie consistency.
- Caramel Technique: Watch sugar mixture closely while cooking to prevent burning; amber color indicates perfect caramelization and prevents bitter taste.
- Chocolate Coating Tip: Work quickly when dipping frozen brownie balls to maintain chocolate’s smooth texture and prevent premature hardening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg