Chocolate Brownie Bites with Nuts (Printable Version)
Rich, fudgy mini brownies with crunchy nuts. Easy to make, perfect for snacking or sharing at parties.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
09 - 3/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts)
10 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy and combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Fold chopped nuts and chocolate chips into batter until evenly distributed.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownie bites to cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They hit that perfect spot between cakey and fudgy so you never have to choose your brownie allegiance again.
- These two-bite wonders disappear quickly at parties but the recipe doubles easily when youve seen how fast they go.
02 -
- Overbaking even by 2 minutes can turn these from fudgy delights to chocolate hockey pucks.
- The batter will seem thick enough to stand a spoon in but thats exactly right dont be tempted to thin it out.
03 -
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 5 minutes before adding them to the batter for an elevated flavor profile that guests cant quite identify but always appreciate.
- Line the bottom of each muffin cup with a tiny circle of parchment paper if youre serving them at an event where presentation really matters.