Description
Indulgent chocolate peppermint kiss brownie bites dance with festive holiday charm, blending rich cocoa and cool mint into irresistible mini desserts. Guests will swoon over these delightful one-bite wonders that bring sweet seasonal magic to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Peppermint Flavor:
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 12 peppermint kiss candies
Topping:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cavities.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl until completely combined and smooth.
- Cream butter and both sugars in a separate large bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla and peppermint extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Carefully spoon the brownie batter into each mini muffin cavity, filling approximately 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a peppermint kiss candy into the center of each warm brownie bite.
- Allow brownie bites to cool completely in the tin for about 15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled brownie bites and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set the chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by gently folding dry ingredients into wet mixture to maintain a tender, fudgy brownie texture.
- Swap peppermint kiss with caramel or dark chocolate kiss for alternative flavor variations that suit different taste preferences.
- Use gluten-free flour blend and dairy-free butter substitute to create a celiac and vegan-friendly version of these decadent mini treats.
- Press peppermint kiss candy immediately after baking while brownies are still warm to ensure perfect candy melting and smooth integration into the bite-sized dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg