Description
Whip up irresistible Sweet Red Velvet Brownie Bites! Fudgy, rich, perfectly portioned treats. Begin with melted butter and sugar for easy baking. Full instructions and nutrition included.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
- Large eggs: 2
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/4 cup
- Red food coloring: 1 tablespoon (liquid or gel)
- alcohol-free vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners or grease each cup thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Step 2: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter and whisk vigorously until well combined and smooth.
- Step 3: Whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated into the butter-sugar mixture. Stir in the vanilla bean paste and red food coloring until the batter achieves a uniformly vibrant red hue.
- Step 4: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to remove any lumps. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; be careful not to overmix.
- Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie bite comes out with moist crumbs, but no wet batter.
- Step 6: Remove the mini muffin pan from the oven and allow the brownie bites to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To keep these vibrant brownie bites perfectly moist and fudgy, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week for longer enjoyment.
- For that warm, just-baked softness, pop a few bites into the microwave for 10-15 seconds, or gently warm them in a low oven (250°F/120°C) for 5-7 minutes until they’re delightfully tender.
- Elevate these charming bites into a truly decadent dessert by serving them with a dollop of tangy cream cheese frosting, a dusting of powdered sugar, or alongside a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
- For the ultimate fudgy texture, be sure to stop mixing the batter as soon as the dry ingredients are just incorporated and no streaks of flour remain; overmixing is the enemy of a perfectly chewy brownie!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 22g