Easy Brownie Bites

These mini brownie bites are great for those who love the crispy edge brownie pieces but also want that gooey soft center. Perfect for a party or whenever you’re craving just a bite of brownies.

Equipment

• Small pot
• Mini-muffin pan
• Whisk

Ingredients

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (141g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (67g)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 large egg
• ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
• ½ cup chocolate chips (90g)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter the wells of a 24-cup mini-muffin pan or spray with baking spray.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Quickly whisk in the eggs until well combined. Add the flour and stir until mostly combined, then add the chocolate chips and stir until no flour remains. Scoop the batter into the grease muffin tin.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the brownies are set and the tops or cracked and shiny. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Using the tip of a knife, carefully remove the brownie bites from the pan and finish cooling on the wire rack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

• If you are concerned about the brownie bites sticking to the muffin pan, you can use parchment paper liners.
• Use room temperature eggs as they’ll mix into the batter quicker. If your eggs are cold from the fridge, place them in a large bowl and cover them with warm tap water for 5 minutes.
• I highly recommend using a scale to measure your flour, as too much flour will result in a dense brownie. However, if you don’t have a scale, be sure to fluff your flour with a spoon and then spoon it into your cups before leveling it off with a knife. This method is the best way to measure flour without overpacking the measuring cup.
• Do not overbake the mini brownie bites. If the middle has fully set after baking, it is an indication that the mini brownies will be dry.
• If the dry ingredients are clumpy, sift them beforehand to break up the clumps.