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    Home » Recipes » Bars & Brownies

    Easy Rolo Brownies

    Published: Oct 15, 2021 · Modified: Dec 13, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    These easy salted caramel rolo brownies are intensely rich, dense, and oh so fudgy! Basically, a brownie lover's dream come true!

    The sweet caramel sea salt swirl topping complements the rolo studded dark chocolate brownie underneath. It's a match made in heaven!

    A stack of caramel rolo brownies.
    Brownies with rolos

    Perfect for bake sales, parties, and picnics, these salted caramel rolo brownies are so quick and easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool down enough to slice!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • More bars and brownies!
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    Here's why this is the BEST brownie recipe:

    • Easy to make.
    • Simple ingredients.
    • Great for parties, bake sales, or even dessert.
    • Rich, dense and fudgy brownies.
    • Freezer-friendly.

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make rolo brownies.
    • Rolo Chocolates - I use mini rolos, but ordinary rolos would be fine to use too. Freeze them for at least 1 hour prior to making the brownies.
    • Butter - use unsalted butter.
    • Dark Chocolate - at least 70% cocoa solids.
    • 3 Eggs - large, free-range where possible.
    • Sugar - I use a combination of light brown sugar and granulated sugar for the best texture.
    • Vanilla Extract - use a good quality vanilla extract and not vanilla essence.
    • Cocoa Powder - I like Green & Black's but any good quality unsweetened cocoa powder can be used. Be careful not to use drinking chocolate!
    • Plain Flour - only a small amount is needed for the recipe.
    • Caramel - I use tinned carnation caramel, but any spoonable caramel is good to use.
    • Sea Salt - use flakes or coarse sea salt if you can.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Step 1: Whisk the eggs, sugars, and vanilla extract together. I like to use an electric whisk but you can do it by hand if you prefer - it will be a good arm workout! You're aiming for the mixture to become thick, pale, and fluffy. It usually takes about 3 minutes with my electric whisk.

    Step 2: Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in the microwave. Cook in 20-second bursts and stir each time, to prevent the chocolate from seizing. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.

    Step 1-2 of making rolo brownies.

    Step 3: Mix together the egg mixture and melted chocolate. Be careful not to beat too much air out.

    Step 4: Fold in the flour and cocoa powder.

    Step 2-3 of making rolo brownies.

    Step 5: Mix in the frozen rolos.

    Step 6: Pour the mixture into a lined baking tin.

    Step 7: Dollop on the caramel and use a skewer to make caramel swirls.

    Step 8: Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt then place in the fridge for at least one hour to set firm.

    💡 Pro Tip - Cooking Time: Check the brownies 5 minutes before the end of cooking time as all ovens vary. Give the tin a shake and if the centre still moves, they are not quite done. Keep testing every 5 minutes until they are just set in the middle. It's really important to not overcook them!

    Step 4-8 of making rolo brownies.

    💭 Top tips

    • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe.
    • It's important to use chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa solids. It needs to be robust enough to complement the sweet caramel.
    • Freeze the rolos before use to ensure that when the brownies are baked, they hold their shape as much as possible.
    • I always place my brownies in the fridge to set after baking. It makes cutting them easier and also helps create their fudgy texture.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Rolo brownies are great for bake sales, parties, buffets, and snacks.

    I also serve them for dessert with no-churn honeycomb ice cream.

    📖 Variations

    • Swap the rolos for other chocolate candy such as mars bars, twix, creme eggs, and maltesers. You might want to have a look at my mini egg brownies too!
    • Add 100g of chocolate chips to the brownie batter for an even more chocolatey taste.
    • Swap the caramel swirl for a Biscoff swirl brownie or Nutella swirl instead.
    • Make rolo blondies instead of brownies.
    • Make mini rolo brownie bites by cutting them twice as small.
    • Try these Easter themed Cadbuy creme egg brownies for something a bit different.
    Rolo brownies being sliced into bars.

    🥡 Storage

    • To Store. The brownies will keep for up 5 days in an airtight container.
    • To Freeze. Place the brownies in layers, separated by non stick baking paper, in a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    ❓ FAQs

    What makes a brownie fudgy rather than cakey?

    Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So, for fudgier brownies you need a higher proportion of butter and chocolate in the recipe, than flour.

    Why are my brownies dry?

    Overbaking can result in dry brownies. Take the brownies out of the oven 5 minutes before the end of cooking and give the tin a shake. If the middle still moves they are not quite ready. You want the middle only just set. Keep testing every 5 minutes to ensure you don't overcook them.

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    Recipe

    Rolo brownies stacked on top of each other.
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    Salted Caramel Rolo Brownies

    These easy salted caramel rolo brownies are intensely rich, dense, and oh so fudgy! Basically, a brownie lover's dream come true!
    Course Bars
    Cuisine British
    Keyword easy rolo brownies, rolo brownies, salted caramel rolo brownies
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 338kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Electric Whisk
    • 30 x 20 cm Baking Tin
    • Baking Paper

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 200 g Butter unsalted
    • 200 g Dark Chocolate at least 70% cocoa solids, broken into pieces
    • 3 Eggs large
    • 200 g Light Brown Sugar
    • 50 g Granulated Sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 40 g Cocoa Powder
    • 100 g Plain Flour
    • 200 g Rolos mini or ordinary, frozen for at least 1 hour
    • 125 g Caramel I use carnation caramel from a tin
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 170°c (150 fan/ Gas3/325F) and line a 20x30cm brownie tin with baking paper.
    • Whisk the eggs, sugars, and vanilla extract together. I like to use an electric whisk but you can do it by hand if you prefer - it will be a good arm workout! You're aiming for the mixture to become thick, pale, and fluffy. It usually takes about 3 minutes with my electric whisk.
    • Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in the microwave. Cook in 20-second bursts and stir each time, to prevent the chocolate from seizing. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
    • Mix together the egg mixture and melted chocolate. Be careful not to beat too much air out.
    • Fold in the flour and cocoa powder.
    • Mix in the frozen rolos.
    • Pour the mixture into a lined baking tin.
    • Dollop on the caramel and use a skewer or knife to make caramel swirls.
    • Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt then place in the fridge for at least one hour to set firm.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe.
    • It's important to use chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa solids. It needs to be robust enough to complement the sweet caramel.
    • Freeze the rolos before use to ensure that when the brownies are baked, they hold their shape as much as possible.
    • I always place my brownies in the fridge to set after baking. It makes cutting them easier and also helps create their fudgy texture.
     
    Variations:
    • Swap the rolos for other chocolate candy such as mars bars, twix, creme eggs, and maltesers. You might want to have a look at my mini egg brownies too!
    • Add 100g of chocolate chips to the brownie batter for an even more chocolatey taste.
    • Swap the caramel swirl for a Biscoff swirl brownie or Nutella swirl instead.
    • Make rolo blondies instead of brownies.
    • Make mini rolo brownie bites by cutting them twice as small.
     
    Storage:
    • To Store. The brownies will keep for up 5 days in an airtight container.
    • To Freeze. Place the brownies in layers, separated by nonstick baking paper, in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Salted Caramel Rolo Brownies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    338
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    16
    g
    25
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    33
    mg
    11
    %
    Sodium
     
    98
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    212
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    45
    g
    15
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    32
    g
    36
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    74
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    73
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Katherine

      October 15, 2021 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      These brownies look so good! What a great idea to add in rolos - plus extra caramel!

      Reply
    2. Natalie

      October 15, 2021 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      I bet my kid would love these brownies. Yum! They look fudgy and delicious. I'm going to bake them this weekend. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Gina

      October 15, 2021 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I've always loved rolos but these brownies take it to a whole new level of deliciousness!

      Reply
    4. Jessica Stroup

      October 15, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I took a batch of these to the teacher's lounge at school and had so many compliments on them! They were a huge hit!

      Reply
    5. Toni

      October 15, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is seriously amazing!! Everyone at my house was impressed with these brownies! We will definitely make it again!

      Reply

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