Rich Fudgy Brownie Bites (Printable)

Rich and fudgy miniature brownies with a crackly top, ideal for sweet snacking.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. 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 mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until fully combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
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 in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They bake in 15 minutes, which means you can satisfy a chocolate craving faster than you'd think possible.
  • One bite is enough to feel indulged without the heaviness of a full-sized brownie.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can always have something impressive on hand for unexpected guests.
02 -
  • The toothpick test is everything here—underbake by even 30 seconds and you get fudgy perfection; overbake by the same amount and they turn cakey, which defeats the whole purpose.
  • Room-temperature eggs aren't just a suggestion; they actually bind better with the butter and sugar, creating a more cohesive crumb.
03 -
  • Invest in a good quality mini muffin pan—cheap ones heat unevenly, and you'll end up with brownie bites that brown too fast on the edges.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or measuring spoon to fill each cup evenly; it takes 30 seconds longer but guarantees they bake at the same rate.

Return