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When I worked in a corporate office, everyone’s favorite dessert was those deadly-yet-delicious two-bite brownies that came in the plastic tub.

Having a bad day? Need a bit of courage before a meeting? Out too late the night before?

A mini brownie (or three) would patch you right up! Determined to recreate the magic of those fudgy little workday pick-me-ups, but with simple, real ingredients instead of a laundry list of additives, I got to work in my kitchen. Meet the best mini-brownies you’ll ever taste! While my favorite brownie recipe of all time is the one in my cookbook (it’s worth a copy for that recipe alone!), these bite-size brownies win for the cuteness factor. With my popular One-Bowl Brownies recipe as the foundation, these brownie bites are:

Deep, dark, and ultra chocolately.Lightly crispy on the outside (for edge brownie lovers), and gooey on the inside (for middle brownie lovers)A snap to make—requiring nothing more than a single bowl and a mini muffin tin.Perfect for parties thanks to their fun, bite-size proportions (same with Butter Tarts).Endlessly versatile with an array of brownie bite topping ideas (see below for suggestions).

How to Make Brownie Bites

With just a single bowl and eight everyday pantry ingredients, these fudgy, chewy bite-size brownies will have you saying goodbye to boxed brownie mix for good.

The Ingredients

Cocoa Powder. For intense chocolate flavor and that chewy brownie texture everyone loves (and rightfully expects).Butter. I swear by butter over vegetable oil for the most fully flavored brownie bites.Espresso Powder. An optional addition that deepens and intensifies the chocolate flavor. (This Brownie Pie certainly approves!)

Sugar. Sweetens the brownies, and makes them moist and tender.Eggs. The eggs whites give the brownies just enough lift, while the yolks add fat for flavor and richness.All-Purpose Flour. Provides just enough structure to stabilize the brownie batter while baking without making these brownie bites cakey.Vanilla Extract. Provides smooth flavor undertones that compliment the rich chocolate flavor of these brownie bites.Salt. Just a pinch to balance everything out.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Keep leftover bites in an airtight storage container at room temperature for up to 3 days.To Freeze. Brownie bites may be frozen for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Glass Mixing Bowls. This set of nested glass mixing bowls I use daily.Measuring Spoons. The magnetic feature helps keep your drawer organized.

Brownie Bite Mix-ins All of these should be folded into the batter or sprinkled on top before baking.

Finely chopped pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachiosMini chocolate chips or M&Ms candiesFinely chopped peanut butter cups, caramel candies, or crushed Oreos

Brownie Bite Toppings Drizzle or sprinkle over the warm brownie bites after they come out of the oven (or just before serving).

Mini marshmallows (I like to return the brownies to the oven for a few moments to make the marshmallows toasted and gooey)Crushed graham crackers (delicious when paired with the aforementioned mini marshmallows)Caramel sauce, homemade chocolate ganache, or your favorite frosting (try this Mocha Cream Cheese Frosting)