Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners. This ensures your brownie bites won't stick and will release easily.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.2 large eggs
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to tough brownies.3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Spoon the brownie batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter). Let the brownies cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the brownies are cooling, in a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk (or heavy cream). Stir until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a spreadable consistency.1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream)
- Once the brownie bites are completely cool, it's time for the buckeye magic! Gently press a small dollop of the peanut butter mixture onto the top of each brownie bite. You can use a small spoon or even your fingers to shape them slightly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate using a double boiler.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For a full buckeye experience, you can dip the peanut butter-topped brownie bites into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter showing at the top. If you prefer a simpler approach, you can drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer using a spoon or a piping bag with a fine tip.
- Place the finished Easy Buckeye Brownie Bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set completely. You can speed this up by placing them in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Store leftover Easy Buckeye Brownie Bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2-3 months.
