Description
Enjoy these Fudgy Espresso Brownie Bites, a delightful mini dessert combining rich chocolate and bold espresso flavors. Perfectly moist and packed with chocolate chips, these bite-sized treats bake up quickly and are ideal for coffee lovers looking for a decadent yet easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
Flavorings & Dry Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners to ensure easy removal of the brownie bites after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Sugars: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fully combined, creating a sweet and buttery base for your batter.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and instant espresso powder until the mixture is well combined, enhancing the brownies with rich flavor and a coffee kick.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until just mixed, taking care not to overmix to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips if using, adding delightful pockets of melted chocolate in every bite.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full to allow room for rising. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownie bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an extra touch of richness.
Notes
- For extra richness, drizzle the cooled brownie bites with melted chocolate or sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Store the brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
