Midnight Chocolate Brownie Bites Recipe

Name: Midnight Chocolate Brownie Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, plus more; butter, to butter the dish; 12 lb bittersweet chocolate; ¾ cup brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier; 1 ½ teaspoons orange peel, lightly packed grated; 2 eggs; ¼ cup cocoa (best-quality); ¼ cup flour; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ½ cup chocolate chips, minis

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, plus more
butter, to butter the dish
12 lb bittersweet chocolate
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
1 ½ teaspoons orange peel, lightly packed grated
2 eggs
¼ cup cocoa (best-quality)
¼ cup flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips, minis

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
3
Lightly butter the bottom and sides of the foil.
4
Melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate in a medium metal bowl set over simmering water until the mixture is smooth.
5
Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
6
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and Grand Marnier, then the grated orange peel.
7
Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until completely blended and the mixture is shiny and smooth; the mixture will be thickened at this point.
8
Sift together the cocoa, flour and salt, then stir the flour mixture into the batter until blended.
9
Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
10
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
11
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until puffed and almost set.
12
Do not overbake.
13
Cool while still in the pan, on a wire rack.
14
Lift the brownies out of the pan, using the foil as a handle, and invert the brownies onto the cooling rack.
15
Gently peel off the foil, then return the brownies to their original position.
16
Cool completely.
17
Cut into 25 squares, trimming off the edges if desired.

8022

kcal

Calories

457

Fat

880

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, plus more, butter, to butter the dish, 12 lb bittersweet chocolate, ¾ cup brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Midnight Chocolate Brownie Bites 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Midnight Chocolate Brownie Bites

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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