Delicious Fudgy Mint Chocolate Brownie Bites
These bite-sized brownies combine rich chocolate and a subtle mint flavor for a quick, festive treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 brownie bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (90 g) mint chocolate chips
- Optional: a few drops of green food coloring
- Optional: handful of chopped dark or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin pan or line with silicone molds to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined and shiny. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to prevent lumps and ensure even mixing.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, just until no streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Fold in half of the mint chocolate chips to distribute flavor evenly. Reserve the rest for sprinkling on top before baking.
- Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle remaining mint chips on top for a pretty finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes. Check at 12 minutes by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Let brownie bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender. Watch baking time closely; moist crumbs on toothpick test indicate perfect doneness. Cooling on a wire rack is essential to set texture and ease removal. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour and adjust baking time. For vegan, use flax eggs and dairy-free butter alternatives with vegan mint chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1.5
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