Chocolate Brownie Bites with Nuts (Printable)
Rich, fudgy mini brownies loaded with crunchy nuts. Easy vegetarian treat ready in 35 minutes.
# 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
→ Add-Ins
09 - 3/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts)
10 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until glossy and combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
05 - Fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips, if using.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the brownie bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- These little brownie bites deliver that perfect edge-piece texture in every bite—crisp exterior with a fudgy center that literally melts on your tongue.
- The recipe comes together in just 35 minutes start-to-finish, making it my secret weapon for last-minute gatherings or midnight chocolate cravings.
02 -
- If your first batch comes out too dry, reduce your baking time by 2 minutes—mini brownies can go from perfect to overdone in the blink of an eye.
- The consistency of the batter should be thick enough to hold a spoon upright for a moment before slowly sinking—if its too runny, add a tablespoon of flour, if too thick, a splash of milk works miracles.
03 -
- The secret to that perfect crackly brownie top is beating the eggs and sugar until the mixture lightens in color slightly—this creates a meringue-like effect that forms that signature brownie crust.
- For the absolute best flavor, toast your nuts in a dry skillet until fragrant before chopping and adding to the batter—this five-minute step transforms the entire flavor profile.