Description
Indulgent Peppermint Brownie Bites offer a delightful chocolate-mint fusion that dances between rich decadence and festive cheer. Chocolate lovers will savor these miniature treats that blend intense cocoa depths with cool peppermint elegance, creating perfect bite-sized bliss for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Dry Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
- Gather and organize all necessary ingredients on the kitchen counter for efficient preparation.
- Melt butter and combine with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture appears smooth and fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extracts, stirring until the liquid ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Gently sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture, folding carefully to maintain a light texture without overmixing.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips into the batter to distribute evenly throughout the brownie mixture.
- Fill each muffin cavity approximately three-quarters full with the rich, dark batter, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs, indicating a perfectly fudgy center.
- Rest the brownie bites in the pan for 5-10 minutes, allowing them to set slightly before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Customize extract intensity by adjusting peppermint amount to suit personal taste preferences without overwhelming chocolate flavor.
- Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or dark chocolate chunks to create unique flavor variations and texture contrasts.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as direct substitute to make recipe celiac and gluten-sensitive friendly without compromising brownie texture.
- Ensure even baking by rotating mini muffin tin halfway through cooking time to prevent potential uneven browning or overcooked edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg