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Valentines Brownie Bites

These fudgy mini brownies are a perfect Valentine's Day treat, offering a rich chocolate flavor with a crackly top and chewy center, easily customizable with festive toppings for your sweetheart or a party.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted, melted
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 2 Eggs large, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract pure
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa powder Dutch processed
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips semi-sweet
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Pink icing prepared or store-bought, for decorating
  • 1/4 cup Heart sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup M&Ms red or pink, optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • large mixing bowl,
  • - Whisk
  • Small Cookie Scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until slightly pale and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Slowly fold in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Do not overmix; stop as soon as the last streak of flour disappears.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Use a small cookie scoop to fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are set but centers have a slight jiggle. Remove from oven.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with pink icing, heart sprinkles, and M&Ms.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6g

Notes

For best results, don't overbake to keep them fudgy. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For freezing, wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
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