Fudgy Brownie Bites (Easy Bite-Size Dessert)
These fudgy brownie bites are rich, chocolatey, and perfectly portioned for a bite-size dessert. They are easy to make with simple ingredients and ideal for dessert trays, parties, or a quick chocolate fix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 22-24 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini brownie bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownie Bites
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Mix Cocoa and Sugar: In a saucepan, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar and ⅓ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Once the butter mixture has cooled slightly but is still warm, add 2 large eggs one at a time, stirring gently to incorporate fully. Then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate Flour: Gently fold in ½ cup of all-purpose flour, stirring just until the mixture is combined and no streaks of flour remain. Avoid over-mixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Prepare and Fill Mini Muffin Pan: Lightly grease a mini muffin pan. Spoon the batter into each cup, filling about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Brownie Bites: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake the brownie bites for 12 to 14 minutes. They should be set on the edges but slightly soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownie bites to cool completely before removing them from the pan. Serve at room temperature for best fudgy texture.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain the fudgy texture; check them at 12 minutes.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or spoon for even batter distribution in the mini muffin pan.
- For extra richness, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- Allow bites to cool completely to set properly for easy removal from the pan.
- Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.