Description
These vibrant red velvet bites blend melted butter and sugar for a deeply fudgy texture. Perfect single-serving decadence! Full instructions and nutritional facts are included.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with paper liners, and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until fully combined.
- Step 2: Whisk in the egg and vanilla powder until the mixture is smooth. Add the red food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed and the batter is a vibrant red.
- Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until the batter is just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Step 4: Scoop the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
- Step 5: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of a bite comes out with moist crumbs attached. Let the brownie bites cool completely in the tin before carefully removing them.
Notes
- Keep cooled bites fresh for up to three days by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze them individually wrapped for up to two months.
- If the bites have lost their initial fudginess, a quick 8-10 second flash in the microwave will bring back that soft, melted interior.
- Enhance the red velvet experience by serving these mini treats alongside a cup of hot coffee and a small drizzle of cream cheese glaze.
- To achieve the signature deep red hue, ensure the red food coloring is perfectly distributed in the wet ingredients before folding in the cocoa mixture; this prevents streakiness and guarantees a vibrant color payoff.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 115
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6.0g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: *Note: DV percentage is generally not provided for Unsaturated Fat or Phosphorus.
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 11.5g