Description
These chewy brownie bites are rich, fudgy, and made from scratch using a simple combination of chocolate, butter, and cocoa powder. Perfectly portioned as mini muffins, they deliver intense chocolate flavor with a tender, chewy texture. Ideal for a bite-sized treat or party snack.
Ingredients
Chocolate Mixture
- 142 grams unsalted butter (10 tablespoons)
- 60 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped (2 ounces)
Dry Ingredients
- 200 grams sugar (1 cup)
- 48 grams cocoa powder, sifted (1/2 cup)
- 60 grams all-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Flaky salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and generously grease the cups of a mini muffin pan with baking spray to ensure easy release of the brownie bites.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until the mixture is completely melted, smooth, and very warm.
- Add Sugar and Cocoa: While the mixture is still hot, add the sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat the sugar into the warm chocolate butter mixture for 2-3 minutes until mostly dissolved. Then stir in the sifted cocoa powder until the batter is smooth.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time to the mixture, followed by the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture on high speed for 3-4 minutes or until the batter lightens in color and texture, indicating aeration.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, instant espresso powder (if using), and Kosher salt just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a #60 cookie scoop, evenly divide the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center reveals a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownie bites to cool completely in the pan for 15-30 minutes until fully set. Gently loosen them from the pan with a butter knife. Optionally sprinkle with flaky salt before serving to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs improve batter consistency and final texture.
- Instant espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor but can be omitted.
- Do not overbake; the brownie bites should be chewy with some moist crumbs on a toothpick.
- Flaky salt adds a delightful contrast to the sweet, rich chocolate.
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform brownie bite sizes and even baking.
- Allow brownies to cool fully to set texture before removing from pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
