Turtle Brownie Bites
Turtle Brownie Bites are sweet, fudgy, and packed with caramel flavor. A quick mini dessert made with brownie mix and simple pantry staples.
Servings: 24 servings
Equipment
- nonstick baking spray
- whisk or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (I used an 18 oz. Ghirardelli mix)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate instant pudding mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 large egg
- 24 Rolos candies
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- caramel sauce for drizzling optional
- sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare a mini muffin pan with nonstick baking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brownie mix, pudding mix, vegetable oil, water, and egg until smooth and combined. Do not overmix.1 box brownie mix, 2 tablespoons chocolate instant pudding mix, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, ⅓ cup water, 1 large egg
- Spoon the batter into the mini muffin pan, filling each well about two thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until the centers are set and the edges pull away from the sides.
- Remove the pan from the oven and press one Rolo into the center of each brownie bite right away.24 Rolos candies
- Sprinkle the tops with chopped walnuts.½ cup chopped walnuts
- Let the brownie bites cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.sea salt, caramel sauce for drizzling
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store brownie bites in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Keep them at room temperature for the best texture.
♨️ REHEATING
- Microwave: Warm one brownie bite for about 5-7 seconds to soften the caramel.
- Air fryer: Heat at 300°F for 1-2 minutes.
- Oven: Warm at 300°F for 3-4 minutes.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze in a single layer, then move to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Thaw at room temperature.
- Frozen dough does not apply, but fully baked brownie bites freeze very well.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Mix gently so the brownies stay moist.
- Do not overbake or they will dry out.
- Add the Rolos right away so they soften into the warm brownies.
- Use a toothpick test to check doneness.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- The oven is the primary method for this recipe.
- If needed, you can bake these in a countertop convection oven, reducing the bake time by 2-3 minutes.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use leftover brownie bites as a topping for ice cream.
- Chop them and mix into yogurt or pudding for a fun treat.
📝 NOTES
- Adding pudding mix gives a fudgy texture.
- Caramel drizzle and sea salt enhance the turtle flavor.
- You can swap in any chopped nuts you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 brownie bite | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
