Peppermint Brownie Bites (Printable)

Fudgy brownie bites with peppermint essence and white chocolate drizzle, ideal for any chocolate and mint craving.

# What You Need:

→ Brownie Batter

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

→ Topping

11 - 1/3 cup white chocolate chips, melted
12 - 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or line with mini paper liners.
02 - Whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a medium bowl until smooth.
03 - Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Whisk until fully combined.
04 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold semisweet chocolate chips into the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake 12 to 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
08 - Allow brownie bites to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bites and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Let chocolate set before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They feel like a delicious secret you get to share only with close friends.
  • The combo of fudgy brownie with a refreshing peppermint twist makes every bite memorable.
02 -
  • Don&t skip sifting the dry ingredients—this keeps the texture tender and crumbly just right.
  • Discovering that a light hand when folding makes a noticeable difference changed how I approach every batch.
03 -
  • Hard won wisdom: always measure flour carefully to avoid dryness.
  • The secret that makes all the difference is letting the batter rest for a few minutes before baking to meld flavors.

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