When two worlds collide, oftentimes the results are mixed. The result of these Salted Caramel Mocha Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs is sensational! Gooey, decadent & sinfully fabulous!
…And then I had to go and stuff Rolos inside of cookie dough stuffed inside brownies stuffed inside chocolate. PHEW! Bomb inception. Brownieception. Whatever you want to call it, y’all need to run to your kitchen to make these bad boys!
So it’s no surprise that everything’s been tumbleweed-y and desolate in my dating life. I’d even go as far to say as I’ve moved backwards in my search for Mr. Right. And by ‘search’, I mean not searching at all and just hoping that I bump into a guy serendipitiously at the grocery store and we both marvel over our shared love of bread and 2006 era emo music.
But my friends – the few I can count on one finger – say that I should dress up every time I run my errands so that in case I meet Mr. Right while at Target, I’ll look prepared.
But to that I say: I’m lazy. And also, have you done a full-face of makeup before? It is not for the faint of heart. There’s the whole blending of the foundation situation, which is already hard enough for me since my perfect match was matched with the PRIMER color. Then I have to get my cat eye on symmetrically and make sure I don’t have any knots in my hair since I have a strange aversion to brushing my hair. It’s just this whole big thing and I am so not about that.
And then there’s the whole thing where I sometimes abruptly leave my house to grab some additional ingredients at the store, unknowingly covered in flour and chocolate stains. So clearly, I am rocking this whole attractiveness thing.
But to this I say: wouldn’t my Mr. Right want to see the real me? Me, with a rogue sprinkle in my hair and powdered sugar smudges on my clothes? Makeup-less and rockin’ a half-bun? Wouldn’t he want to fall in love with me when I’m looking like an underground goblin and then be surprised in a good way when I clean up nicely? That’s just what I’d think, anyway. And maybe that’s also why I’m single. WHATEVER.
Anyway, let’s get to these bombs, ‘kay? They really are the definition of a bomb. A calorie bomb, yes. But worth it? Yes yes. In fact, these may be my favorite brownie bombs to date. That’s saying something!
These bad boys are Salted Caramel Mocha flavor and OH MAH GOSH are they good. The fudgy brownies are packed with espresso flavor which really ramps up that mocha aspect. Then the egg-free cookie dough surrounds a Rolo candy which brings that caramel flavor into play.
The whole thing is over-the-top, totally sweet and outrageously rich… so don’t say I didn’t warn you. This recipe is NOT for people who don’t have sweet teeth, and this is not for the faint of heart. You gotta be a committed sugar lover to enjoy these, so keep that in mind!
Now, let’s get to eating, shall we?
- FOR BROWNIES:
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- ⅔ cup oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder
- FOR COOKIE DOUGH & CARAMEL FILLING:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 & ½ cups flour (if you're worried about using AP flour because of contamination, use organic flour, GF flour, oat flour, almond flour, coconut flour, or another flour substitute)
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 18 Rolo candies, unwrapped
- 1 pkg chocolate candy coating (I like CandiQuik)
- Sea salt, for sprinkling on top
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease a rectangular 13x9" baking pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, prepare the brownies, adding in the instant espresso powder. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for approx. 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not over bake! It is imperative that the brownies are fudgy! Cool completely.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar and sugar until creamy, about 1 minute. Add in the vanilla and heavy cream, mixing well. Lastly, add in the salt and flour until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a Tablespoon-sized cookie dough scoop, scoop a ball of cookie dough and make an indentation in the middle with your thumb. Add in a Rolo and roll the dough around the Rolo candy until fully enclosed. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Trim the edges off of the brownies, and cut the brownies in 18 equal pieces (5 rows by 3). Take a piece of a brownie and flatten it slightly with the heel of your hand. Wrap the brownie around the cookie dough ball, rolling it in your palms to completely enclose the cookie dough ball. If needed, dampen your hands to help mold the brownie around the cookie dough. Repeat with remaining bombs and freeze until firm, about 40 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate candy coating until smooth, according to package directions. Drop each bomb into the candy coating, coating completely and gently remove with a fork and place onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Store leftover bombs airtight in the fridge or freezer, but if you freeze them, PLEASE bring them to room temperature before serving as the caramel candy will be solid and I don't want you to break your tooth!
Richly decadent, super sinful and utterly delicious, these brownie bombs are one for the books and my new favorite!
Craving more brownie bombs? You’ve come to the right place!
Reese’s Egg Brownie Bombs – don’t have eggs? Use regular miniature Reese’s cups!
Have a super sweet day!
xo, Hayley
Terry says
Those are the absolute bomb! I am putting them on my holiday list for gifts! I can see them in a pretty box – beautiful and scrumptious!
thedomesticrebel says
They would be lovely in a gift box! Thanks Terry!
Kim says
Oh, yum! These look divine! I met Mr. Right while I was covered in dirt and sweat at work. Flour and chocolate are a big step up from that, so I’m sure you’ll find him! 🙂
cakeSpy says
A+ and echo the “these are the bomb” comment. YUM CITY.
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Keep the bombs coming cuz they are pretty much the best thing in the world! And I’m more than ok with calorie bombs once in a while 😊😊
thedomesticrebel says
Ha! Thanks babe!
Miranda says
Those seriously look like chocolate-y perfect! I love it!
thedomesticrebel says
Thanks, love bug!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
DAYUUUUM GINA! Anything with Rolos is good with me but cookei dough brownie bomb and a rolo! Sign me the helll up!
thedomesticrebel says
Right!? So good!!