These small brownie bites are super fudgy and made in a mini cupcake pan. They are a 2-bite fudgy brownie. These bite-sized brownies are the perfect single serve desserts.
These homemade brownie bites are super simple to make, but very hard to put down! They are great for putting on a tray when you have guests. They are a huge hit every time. If you love brownies then these mini brownie bites are the perfect bite sized sweet treat!
For more chocolate desserts try, Moist Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, and Chocolate Cheesecake Bars.
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Why This Chocolate Brownie Bites Recipe Works
- Easy recipe- This mini brownies recipe is super simple to make, but leaves a big impression. They are as simple as an average brownie recipe, but in a mini muffin tin! Perfect for even a new baker, so put that brownie mix away.
- Fudgy brownies- These brownie bites are small, but they still have the same fudgy texture and chewy centers of a full sized good brownie!
- Chocolate flavor- You may want to have a smaller treat, but you still need full-sized flavor! These brownies have that perfect rich chocolate flavor for any chocolate lover.
- Perfect size- Often a full sized brownie or cake slice it a lot to commit to. Mini desserts like brownie bites are perfect for picking up whenever you want a quick treat. And if someone wants more then can have several bite size brownies, too!
Ingredient Notes for Fudgy Brownie Bites
Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.
- Oil- Use canola oil or vegetable oil.
- Unsalted Butter- Melt this before you need it so it has time to cool.
- Eggs- Take these out 2 hours before baking so it can get to room temperature.
- Powdered sugar- For best results, be sure to sift this as clumps can cause gritty texture.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder- I strongly recommend dutch process cocoa powder for a more rich chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate chips- I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. I don't recommend milk chocolate as it will be a little bit too sweet.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Dairy free- You can use your favorite dairy free options for this recipe!
- Gluten free- I haven't tested this gluten free. Let me know if you do.
Step By Step Instructions
Here is how to make and bake these brownie bites.
STEP 1: Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, spray a mini muffin pan with baking spray and set the prepared pan aside.
STEP 2: Dry ingredients. Mix the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl.
STEP 3: Beat sugar and eggs. Use a mixer to beat the sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, and egg yolk on high speed for 3 minutes.
STEP 4: Wet ingredients. Add the melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix it in on low speed until combined.
STEP 5: Combine. Add the dry ingredients and mix them in on low speed until just combined. Take it off the mixer and use a rubber spatula to gently mix the batter making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to fully incorporate everything. Add the chocolate chips and gently mix them in.
STEP 6: Scoop. Use a 1TBSP scoop (a cookie scoop is too large) to scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Smooth the tops with your finger.
STEP 7: Bake. Bake for 12-14 minutes. They are done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with moist crumbs.
STEP 8: Cool. Let the brownies sit in the hot pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Expert Baking Tips
- To make brownie recipes more fudgy you include more egg yolk and cornstarch.
- The extra egg yolk adds more fats to the recipe which helps give that moist and soft texture compared to the tougher, more cakey texture from the gluten in the flour.
- The cornstarch helps by breaking down the gluten strands from the flour as well leading to a more fudgy brownie.
- When doing the toothpick test make sure that there is not wet batter. If there is you need to bake them for a few more minutes. There should be moist crumbs, but no batter.
- Make sure to use a baking spray not a cooking spray. Baking spray includes flour and is best for brownies.
FAQ
This means that the brownies were too under done. You will probably have extremely fudgy brownies. Bake the pan of brownies again for another minute to cook them more.
This means the brownies are over baked. Make sure when you bake these, the center is slightly under done. You should get moist brownie crumbs when testing with a toothpick.
Yes you can. You can put the brownie batter into a 9X9 pan. They will take longer to bake, so adjust your times.
Recipe Variations
- Nutella brownie bites- You can add 1 teaspoon of Nutella on top of each brownie bite to make Nutella brownie bites.
- Peanut butter brownie bites- You can instead add 1 teaspoon of peanut butter of top of each brownie bite to make them into peanut butter brownie bites.
Storing and Freezing
Store any leftover brownie bites in an covered container like a cake carrier or large Tupperware. Store at room temperature up to 5 days.
You can freeze the brownie bites. Place in an airtight container and freeze up to 30 days.
Other Brownie Recipes To Try
Try these brownie recipes too!
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📖 Recipe
Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ cups White granulated sugar
- ½ cup Powdered sugar
- 3 Large eggs room temperature
- 1 Egg yolk
- ½ cup Unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup Oil canola or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a mini muffin pan with a baking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.1 cup All-purpose flour, 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon Cornstarch, 1 teaspoon Salt
- Using a mixer, beat the sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, and egg yolk on high speed for 3 minutes.1 ½ cups White granulated sugar, ½ cup Powdered sugar, 3 Large eggs, 1 Egg yolk
- Add in the melted butter, oil, and vanilla and mix on low speed until combined.½ cup Unsalted butter, ½ cup Oil, 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Take off the mixer, and use a rubber spatula to gently mix the batter. Add in the chocolate chips.1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Use a 1 Tablespoon (a small cookie scoop is too big) to scoop the batter into the pan. Use your fingers to smooth the top down.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies sit for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Maureen says
First time making one of Stephanie’s recipes. They came out perfect even at altitude. The brownies had so much flavor definitely keeping this recipe!