Hocus Pocus Brownie Bites
Deliciously rich brownie bites topped with colorful frosting, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Equipment
- Mini cupcake tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons butter melted
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter softened for frosting
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
- as needed milk for frosting consistency
- as needed food coloring gel yellow/green, purple, orange
- as needed rainbow chocolate chips or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a mini cupcake tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually stir in flour and mini chocolate chips until just combined.
- Fill each mini cupcake compartment about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, then allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until fluffy.
- Divide frosting into portions and add food coloring gel to each, mixing until vibrant.
- Once brownie bites are cool, frost each one with colored frosting and decorate with rainbow chocolate chips or sprinkles.
- Allow frosting to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.