Rich Fudgy Brownie Bites (Printable)
Delight in rich, fudgy brownie bites boasting a crackly top, ideal for quick snacking or gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins (optional)
09 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
10 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or line it with mini paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until thoroughly blended. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking to a smooth, glossy consistency.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts if desired.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're done in 30 minutes start to finish, which means fresh brownies are actually possible on a weeknight.
- One batch makes 24, so you can snack guilt-free or bring them somewhere and actually impress people.
- The fudgy center stays moist for days, making them perfect for lunchboxes or grabbing before heading out.
02 -
- The toothpick test is everything—bake even 2 minutes too long and you lose that fudgy center that makes these special.
- Slightly underbaking them on purpose is the secret to maximum fudginess if that's what you're after.
03 -
- Room temperature eggs incorporate smoothly and make the batter light, so plan ahead or run them under warm water for a minute.
- Don't walk away while they're baking—set a timer for 13 minutes and check then, because every oven is different and that last minute matters.