Description
These delicious brownie muffins combine the rich flavors of bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder into moist, fudgy individual treats that are perfect for any chocolate lover’s craving.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (113g) with a bit extra for topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, in small pieces (113g)
- 1/3 cup and an additional 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (55g)
- 1/3 cup dutch-process cocoa powder (35g)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Your Baking Equipment
Start by preheating your oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Line 12 muffin cups with liners and set them aside.
This will ensure your brownies don’t stick and are easy to remove once baked. - Step 2: Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium heatproof bowl, place your chocolate and butter.
Heat the mixture in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until fully melted.
Alternatively, you can melt them by placing the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.
Once melted, set the bowl aside to cool slightly. - Step 3: Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
This will combine and aerate the ingredients, making for a smoother batter.
Set the dry mixture aside for later use. - Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or a handheld mixer, whisk the eggs and sugar on high speed until the mixture is thick and pale.
This should take about 4 minutes.
Reduce the speed to low and slowly blend in the melted chocolate mixture.
Once well combined, stop the mixer. - Step 5: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
Be cautious not to overmix, as this could affect the texture of your brownies. - Step 6: Fill and Bake the Brownie Muffins
Divide the brownie batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
If desired, sprinkle extra chopped chocolate on top of each muffin before baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie muffin comes out with moist crumbs but not dry.
Be careful not to overbake to ensure a moist and fudgy brownie texture.
Notes
- Line muffin cups with liners to prevent sticking and ease muffin removal.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Watch baking time carefully to avoid drying out the muffins.