Valentine Brownie Bites
These Valentine Brownie Bites are fudgy, festive, and irresistibly chocolatey treats perfect for sharing your love in bite-sized form.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Spatula
- Brownie bite pan or mini muffin tin
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 5 ounces melting chocolate dark or milk chocolate wafers
- additional melting wafers in red, pink, or white, for drizzling and decorating
- Valentine sprinkles for festive decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your brownies bake evenly and turn out perfectly.
- Grease your brownie bite pan or mini muffin tin with a bit of cooking spray or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened salted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep your brownies fudgy.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the 5 ounces of chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before adding to the brownie batter.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the brownie batter until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, melt additional melting wafers in your choice of colors. Drizzle them over the brownie bites and top with Valentine sprinkles for that festive touch.
Notes
- Use a toothpick test to ensure brownies are perfectly baked with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Substitute unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt if salted butter is unavailable.
- Store brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.