Chocolate Brownie Bites With Peppermint Buttercream Recipe

Name: Chocolate Brownie Bites With Peppermint Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BROWNIE BITES:; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Egg; 2 whole Squares (1 Ounce Each) Unsweetened Baking Chocolate, Melted And Cooled Slightly; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; _____; FOR THE BUTTERCREAM:; 1/4 cups Soft Butter; 2-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Pure Peppermint Extract; 4 Tablespoons Milk, Or Enough To Achieve Desired Spreading Consistency; Crushed Peppermint Candies, For Garnish; _____; FOR THE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:; 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Melted; 1 Tablespoon Shortening Or Lard

Servings: persons

FOR THE BROWNIE BITES:
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 whole Egg
2 whole Squares (1 Ounce Each) Unsweetened Baking Chocolate, Melted And Cooled Slightly
1 cup All-purpose Flour
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FOR THE BUTTERCREAM:
1/4 cups Soft Butter
2-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Pure Peppermint Extract
4 Tablespoons Milk, Or Enough To Achieve Desired Spreading Consistency
Crushed Peppermint Candies, For Garnish
_____
FOR THE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Melted
1 Tablespoon Shortening Or Lard

1
For the brownie bites, beat butter on high speed for 30 seconds with an electric mixer. Add granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until well combined. Beat in the egg and chocolate. Beat in the flour until well combined.
2
Form rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into little balls. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment or Silpat. Using a glass dipped in granulated sugar, flatten cookies to about 1/4 inch thickness.
3
Bake in a 375-degree oven for 8 minutes or until just set.
4
Cool on cookie sheets one minute. Then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
5
For the buttercream, in a mixing bowl, cream butter. Beat in 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar into the soft butter, then add the remainder of the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and enough milk to reach your desired spreading consistency. If desired, tint pink with a bit of red food coloring.
6
Spread frosting over each cookie. Sprinkle with chopped candies.
7
For the chocolate drizzle, melt your chocolate chips and shortening/lard and drizzle over the tops of the frosted cookies.
8
Makes about 3 dozen (2-bite-size) cookies.

1355

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BROWNIE BITES:, 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Brownie Bites With Peppermint Buttercream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Brownie Bites With Peppermint Buttercream

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