This mini Brownie Bites recipe makes the cutest brownie cups entirely from scratch. Rich, fudgy, and full of intense chocolate flavor, these two-bite treats take only 10 minutes to bake.
Mini Brownie Bites
Our easy Brownie Bites are the most adorable bite-size brownies made entirely from scratch; they taste so much better than the store-bought brand of Little Bites brownies in a bag.
If you crave the corner piece of the standard brownie square, then this two-bite brownie recipe is for you! Because they’re made in a muffin tin, all the mini brownies contain the crispy edges of the coveted corner with soft and chewy centers that melt in your mouth!
Perfect for on-the-go snacking, these mini muffin brownies are deliciously served warm from the oven or can be dressed up with sprinkles and drizzled with more melted chocolate.
Why We Love Fudgy Brownie Bites
- Quick and easy to make in 25 minutes.
- Uses a handful of simple ingredients.
- Prepared in only one pan, so there’s minimal cleanup.
- Soft and chewy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Every batch is a bunch of corner pieces because they’re baked in mini muffin tins.
- Perfect for a holiday party, cookie exchange, dessert platter, or gift-giving.
Brownie Bites Ingredients
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Espresso powder: This is optional but adds a deeper flavor.
- Brown sugar
- All purpose flour
- Salt
- Egg
- Egg yolk
- Vanilla extract
- Semi sweet chocolate chips
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Additions
- Choose Your Chocolate: If you like a sweeter brownie, add white or milk chocolate chips to the recipe instead of dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Decorate Your Desserts: Why not decorate these desserts for the holidays? My Christmas Tree Brownie Cups and Santa Hat Brownies are adorable!
- Make With Mix-Ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to the brownie batter before baking. Add mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or crushed cookies. You can also try chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans to create some crunch and flavor.
- Stuff Your Sweets: This mini brownie recipe is stuffed with chocolate chips, but it’s just as easy to make my Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies or stuff the centers with caramel, butterscotch, or small sized candy.
How to Make Brownie Bites
- Make The Chocolate Mixture: Melt the butter, then whisk in the cocoa powder, espresso powder (optional), and brown sugar until smooth and combined. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Prepare The Brownie Batter: Whisk the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla into the chocolate mixture (Image 1). Slowly mix in the flour and salt, and then fold in the chocolate chips. (Image 2)
- Bake The Batter: Scoop the batter into the muffin pan cavities (Image 3) and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes until set. Do not overbake! Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. (Image 4)
- Serve: Serve warm or cool and garnish with sprinkles or melted chocolate. Enjoy!
Tips For Making The Best Brownie Bites
- This recipe is so simple to make. Just be sure not to overbake the brownie bites, or they will lose their incredibly fudgy texture. You’ll know they are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs and isn’t completely dry.
- Allow the brownie batter to cool before adding the chocolate chips, or they will fully melt, and you will lose the added layer of texture.
- Properly grease your muffin pan or line it with cupcake wrappers so it is easy to remove the bites.
How to Store Brownie Bites
- To Store: Store your brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Once cooled, you can freeze these brownie bites in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
More Easy Brownie Recipes
Other Easy Dessert Recipes
- Heaven On Earth Cake
- Turtle Fudge
- Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Recipe
- Caramel Apple Trifle
- Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
- Pecan Sandies
- Brownie Mix Cookies
- Boston Cream Pie Cookie Cups
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Brownie Bites
Serves — 24
Easy Brownie Bites are soft, chewy and filled with rich fudgy flavor. The perfect two bite treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup (plus 3 tablespoons) unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon espresso powder *optional but adds a deeper flavor
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- * optional – sprinkles and extra melted chocolate chips for drizzling.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Butter a mini muffin pan or prepare with mini cupcake liners and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Next add in the cocoa powder, espresso powder if using and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and combined.½ cup (plus 3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon espresso powder, ¾ cup brown sugar
- Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes. Whisk in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla.1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Slowly incorporate the flour and salt with a silicone spatula. Fold in the chocolate chips.½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 pinch salt, ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Using a cookie scoop fill the muffin pan evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Do not overbake!
- Allow them to cool in muffin pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or allow them to cool and garnish with sprinkles or more melted chocolate. Enjoy!* optional – sprinkles and extra melted chocolate chips for drizzling.
Jenn’s Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store your brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Once cooled, you can freeze these brownie bites in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
- This recipe is so simple to make. Just be sure not to overbake the brownie bites or they will lose their incredibly fudgy texture. You’ll know they are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs and isn’t completely dry.
- Allow the brownie batter to cool before adding the chocolate chips or they will fully melt and you will lose the added layer of texture.
- Properly grease your muffin pan or line with cupcake wrappers so that it is easy to remove the bites.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
