Description

Witch’s Cauldron Halloween Brownie Bites are the perfect spooky treat for your Halloween festivities! These mini chocolate brownies are not only delicious but also offer a fun opportunity for creativity with colorful frostings and playful decorations. Ideal for parties, trick-or-treaters, or cozy nights in, these brownies boast a rich chocolate flavor complemented by creamy frosting. With their charming cauldron appearance, they will undoubtedly delight guests of all ages and add a festive touch to your dessert table.

Ingredients

Scale

12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into Tablespoon-sized pieces
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup natural cocoa powder
½ teaspoon instant coffee grounds (optional)
1 cup tightly packed light or dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened (brick-style, not spreadable)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
Food coloring
Colored sprinkles
Candy eyeballs

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a mini muffin tin with baking spray.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips together until smooth.
Stir in cocoa powder and optional coffee grounds.
Mix in both sugars until combined.
Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before folding into the wet mixture.
Fill each muffin tin cavity with batter and bake for about 18 minutes.
Create wells in each brownie bite immediately after baking for frosting later.
Allow cooling completely before decorating with frosting and sprinkles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie bite (30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For an even richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips. Experiment with different food colorings to create unique designs for any occasion.