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Christmas Brownie Bites
Share the holiday spirit with Christmas brownie bites ~ easy fudgy brownie cupcakes topped with sugared cranberries, rosemary, and a dollop of whipped cream.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chips (also use semi sweet or bittersweet)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
garnish, optional
- sweetened whipped cream
- sugared cranberries*
- sugared rosemary sprigs*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with parchment paper liners.
- In a microwave safe bowl microwave the butter and dark chocolate chips for 60 seconds. Stir and heat again for 30 seconds. Stir until melted and set aside. Note: if not completely melted, heat in 15 second bursts, stirring in between, until melted.
- In a stand mixer, or a bowl with hand mixer or a whisk, beat the sugars, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the melted chocolate, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder and then fold into the batter. Mix until well combined but don't over mix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. The batter will be thick.
- Scoop the batter into muffin cups, filling quite full. You'll get 12-15 brownie bites.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, just until the brownies are dry and glossy on top. For me they took about 17-18 minutes, but I like them fudgy inside.
- Serve topped with whipped cream or whipped topping plus sugared cranberries and sugared sprigs or rosemary.*
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Notes
- This method works for the rosemary sprigs, too. These sparkly garnishes put the Christmas in Christmas brownie bites!
- Rinse raw cranberries or rosemary sprigs. Shake off excess water.
- Working in batches, add the berries or herbs in a bowl of white sugar. Use a spoon to toss them around to coat with the sugar.
- Remove to a plate and let them dry before moving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
357IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 357IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.