Description
Witch’s Cauldron Halloween Brownie Bites are the ultimate festive treat that brings a delightful twist to your Halloween celebrations. These mini brownie cauldrons are not only visually stunning with their vibrant frosting and spooky decorations, but they also deliver a rich chocolate flavor that will enchant both kids and adults alike. Perfect for parties, these bite-sized brownies can be easily customized with colorful frosting and fun toppings like candy eyeballs and sprinkles. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging at home, these treats are sure to cast a delicious spell on everyone!
Ingredients
- 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
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (brick-style, not spreadable)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Food coloring — mint green and regal purple
- Colored sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips together until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, followed by sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each muffin tin cup with about 1½ tablespoons of batter and bake for 18 minutes.
- Create wells in the center of each brownie immediately after baking using a rounded spoon.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting colored as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For an extra chocolatey taste, add more semisweet chocolate chips to the batter. Experiment with different food colors to match your Halloween theme.