Description
These fudgy espresso brownie bites are a lightning-fast, intense chocolate dessert that takes only 5 minutes of active prep time. Perfect for late-night cravings, they offer portion control with a deep, mocha-infused flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder or instant coffee
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with parchment paper liners or grease well.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar vigorously for about a minute until pale and thick. Whisk in the melted chocolate-butter mixture and vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, espresso powder, flour, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Divide batter evenly among mini muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until tops are set and slightly cracked but centers still jiggle.
- Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a fudgy texture. Use room temperature eggs to prevent the chocolate from seizing. For best texture, let brownies cool completely before eating. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: espresso brownies, brownie bites, quick dessert, fudgy brownies, coffee dessert, 5 minute dessert, mini brownies, chocolate dessert