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Perfect Graduation Cap Brownie Bites

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These fudgy brownie bites topped with glossy chocolate caps and a royal icing button are an easy, charming treat perfect for graduations and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • Black or dark brown food coloring gel (optional)
  • White royal icing or store-bought white frosting
  • Miniature candy pearls or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula, stopping as soon as no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack for 45 minutes to an hour.
  9. Cut into bite-sized squares about 1.5 inches (4 cm) across using a sharp knife or small round cookie cutter.
  10. Melt the chocolate chips using a microwave in 20-second bursts or over a double boiler until smooth. Stir in a drop of black food coloring if desired.
  11. Dip the top of each brownie bite into the melted chocolate or spread a thin layer on top with a spatula. Let it set until tacky.
  12. Pipe a small dot of white royal icing or frosting in the center of each chocolate cap. Optionally, add a tiny candy pearl or sprinkle on top.
  13. Place the brownie bites in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate and icing to firm up before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Cool brownies completely before cutting and frosting to avoid crumbling. Add a tiny splash of vegetable oil to melted chocolate if too thick. Customize caps with colored frosting or edible glitter. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour; for vegan, use flax eggs and coconut oil.

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