Description
Hot Cocoa Brownie Bites are a rich, fudgy chocolate dessert that brings all the cozy flavor of a warm mug of cocoa into one easy recipe. Topped with mini marshmallows and a smooth chocolate drizzle, these bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday dessert boards, easy dessert nights, party food ideas, and sweet snack cravings when you want a quick chocolate fix.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a mini muffin pan well.
2. Melt the butter and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips together until smooth, then let cool slightly.
3. Whisk in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until glossy.
4. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt just until combined.
5. Spoon the batter into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are set and the centers are still fudgy.
7. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then press mini marshmallows on top of each brownie bite.
8. Return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes just until the marshmallows soften.
9. Melt the remaining 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with the heavy cream and drizzle over the tops.
10. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake these brownie bites or they will lose their fudgy center.
Grease the mini muffin pan very well so the bites release cleanly.
For extra hot cocoa flavor, add a light sprinkle of crushed peppermint or a few extra mini marshmallows before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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