Mini Brownies from Scratch

Easily whip up these irresistible Mini Brownies from scratch — perfectly shaped, bite-sized treats with a rich, fudgy center and lightly crisp edges.

Baked in a silicone mini brownie pan (or mini paper baking cups) for evenly shaped, fudgy delights, you can easily create perfect bite-sized treats that are easy to make, share, and enjoy!

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Easily whip up these irresistible Mini Brownies from scratch -- perfectly shaped, bite-sized treats with a rich, fudgy center and lightly crisp edges.

Ideal for parties, gifting or indulgent snacking!

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Ideas for Decorating Mini Brownie Recipe

Here are some fun and creative ways to decorate mini brownies:

Drizzle and Swirl: Add melted chocolate, caramel or white chocolate drizzle for an elegant touch.

Frosting Fun: Pipe colorful frosting swirls using a star or round tip.

Sprinkle It Up: Top with rainbow sprinkles, edible glitter or crushed candy.

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Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle with chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts or almonds.

Fruit Toppers: Add fresh raspberries, strawberries or a small dollop of jam.

Candy Bliss: Press mini marshmallows, M&Ms or chocolate chips into the tops.

Seasonal Themes: Use holiday-themed decorations like heart-shaped candy for Valentine’s Day or snowflake sprinkles for winter.

Cookie Crumbles: Sprinkle crushed cookies like Oreos or graham crackers for added texture.

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Powdered Sugar: Dust with powdered sugar for a classic and simple finish.

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Mini Toppers: Add small toothpick toppers with fun messages or themed cutouts.

These decorations make mini brownies both festive and irresistible!

Supplies Needed

Ingredients for Mini Brownies

To make these mini brownies, gather the ingredients listed below.

  • brown sugar
  • butter
  • semi-sweet chocolate
  • vanilla
  • egg
  • flour
  • white chocolate

How to Make Mini Brownies

In a saucepan over low heat, melt sugar, butter, and semi-sweet chocolate, stirring until smooth.

Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute. Stir in vanilla and the egg, then gently fold in the flour until just combined.

Spoon the batter into and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until set. Allow the mini brownies to cool completely.

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Melt white chocolate in a disposable decorating bag using the microwave, then decorate the brownies as desired or use my other ideas listed above.

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Note: If you do not have a mini brownie pan, you can also use small paper baking cups.

Mini Brownies

Mini Brownies

Yield: 24
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Easily whip up these irresistible Mini Brownies from scratch -- perfectly shaped, bite-sized treats with a rich, fudgy center and lightly crisp edges.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 Cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ Cup butter
  • 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • ½ tsp. vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • White chocolate

Instructions

    1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt sugar, butter, and semi-sweet chocolate, stirring until smooth.
    2. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute. Stir in vanilla and the egg, then gently fold in the flour until just combined.
    3. Spoon the batter into small paper baking cups and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until set. Allow the mini brownies to cool completely.
    4. Melt white chocolate in a disposable decorating bag using the microwave, then decorate the brownies as desired!

Notes

To make these brownies, you will need a Mini Brownie Pan to bake them in. If you do not have a mini brownie pan, you can also use small paper baking cups.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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