Description
Rich mini brownie cups topped with a smooth peanut butter center and finished with a glossy chocolate drizzle. These bite-sized treats are fudgy, creamy, and perfect for parties, snack trays, or an easy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until glossy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt just until combined and no dry streaks remain.
- Spoon the brownie batter evenly into the mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownie cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Gently press the centers if needed to create a slight nest shape, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup peanut butter, powdered sugar, and the softened 2 tablespoons butter until smooth. Scoop and roll into small rounded portions.
- Place one rounded peanut butter portion on top of each cooled brownie cup.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in short bursts, stirring until smooth, then drizzle over the tops.
- Let the chocolate set slightly before serving.
Notes
- Chill the peanut butter topping for 10 to 15 minutes if it feels too soft to shape.
- Do not overbake the brownie cups, or they can lose their fudgy texture.
- Let the brownie cups cool fully before topping for the neatest finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
Keywords: peanut butter brownie bites, brownie cups, mini brownie desserts, chocolate peanut butter dessert, bite-sized brownies