Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites (Printable Version)
Fudgy chocolate bites with tart cherries and a smooth chocolate topping for a sweet indulgence.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 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 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 cup pitted cherries, chopped
→ Chocolate Topping
12 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Drizzle or spread over cooled brownie bites. Allow the topping to set before serving.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- These little bites deliver that intense fudgy brownie experience in just two perfect bites, no cutting required
- The sweet-tart cherries cut through the rich chocolate, creating a flavor balance that keeps people coming back
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- Overfilling the muffin cups causes overflow and messy edges, so stick to three-quarters full even if it seems like too little batter
- These freeze beautifully without the topping, so you can bake ahead and add chocolate drizzle just before serving
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing and create smoother batter
- Let the baked bites cool completely before adding the chocolate topping, or it will slide right off