Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring (or 1–2 teaspoons gel coloring)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla bean paste and red food coloring until the batter is a uniform, vibrant red.
- Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
- Step 4: Use a small cookie scoop or two teaspoons to distribute the batter evenly among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Step 5: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie bite comes out with moist crumbs attached. Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store these bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate them for up to a week to maintain their fudgy texture.
- If the bites are chilled, microwave them for just 8 to 10 seconds to restore that warm, melted butter fudginess before enjoying.
- For an elegant presentation, drizzle the cooled brownie bites with a simple white chocolate or cream cheese glaze just before serving.
- Chef’s Tip: To achieve the deepest, most vibrant red color without making your batter too thin, opt for a concentrated gel food coloring rather than a liquid dye.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 195
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 18g