Save to Pinterest Rich, fudgy brownie bites infused with espresso and cool peppermint, topped with a silky chocolate glaze—perfect for festive gatherings or as a decadent treat.
I first made these brownie bites for a holiday party and they were a huge hit with everyone.
Ingredients
- For the Brownie Bites: 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate chopped, 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp instant espresso powder, 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, 80 g (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- For the Chocolate Glaze: 85 g (3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chopped, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- For Garnish: 2 tbsp crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate:
- In a heatproof bowl melt butter and dark chocolate together (microwave in 30-second bursts stirring between each) until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Whisk in sugar followed by eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract espresso powder and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Sift in flour and salt gently folding until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fill Muffin Tin:
- Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin tin filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare Glaze:
- For the glaze melt semi-sweet chocolate and butter together until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Glaze Bites:
- Spoon or drizzle glaze over cooled brownie bites. Immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Set Glaze:
- Allow glaze to set before serving.
Save to Pinterest These brownie bites always bring my family together during the holidays as we share stories and laughter over sweet treats.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin (24-cup), mixing bowls, whisk, spoon or small cookie scoop, heatproof bowl or microwave-safe bowl
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs Milk (Butter Chocolate) Wheat (Flour). May contain traces of nuts if using certain chocolates or candies check labels if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 110 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 14 g Protein 1 g
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these brownie bites as a perfect festive treat that’s both easy to make and impressively delicious.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I use regular chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes, swapping dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate will yield a sweeter, milder flavor while maintaining the fudgy texture.
- → How do I ensure the brownie bites stay moist?
Do not overmix the batter and bake until a toothpick shows moist crumbs but not wet batter for perfect moistness.
- → What is the purpose of espresso powder in these bites?
Espresso powder enhances the chocolate depth and adds a subtle mocha richness without a strong coffee taste.
- → Can I prepare the glaze ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the chocolate glaze in advance and gently rewarm it before drizzling over the cooled brownie bites.
- → How should I store these brownie bites for best freshness?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month for longer preservation.