Description
Fudgy, bite-sized brownie treats made with rich chocolate, hazelnut flour, and a hint of caramel. These indulgent mini desserts have a crackly top and chewy center — perfect for snacking, sharing, or special occasions.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 6 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup hazelnut flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons store-bought caramel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a double boiler or heat-proof bowl over simmering water. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Stir the cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the egg-sugar mixture until smooth.
- Add the caramel and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the salt, hazelnut flour, and cocoa powder. Mix until combined.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour and fold until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fill each mini muffin cavity halfway with batter using a small scoop or tablespoon.
- Bake for 7–10 minutes, or until the tops are set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool completely in the pan before removing and serving. Optional: frost with chocolate frosting and top with edible gold or chopped hazelnuts.
Notes
- Replace hazelnut flour with all-purpose flour for a nut-free version.
- Use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate for a dairy-free alternative.
- Refrigerate batter up to 1 day in advance and bring to room temperature before baking.
- For gluten-free bites, use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
- Caramel can be swirled into the batter for pockets of gooey sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
