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Brownie Bites and Chocolate Ganache

Handmade Farmhouse
From-scratch brownie bites covered in indulgent silky chocolate ganache with optional fruit garnish. A perfect grab and go dessert for any gathering.
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Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

From Scratch Brownie Bites

  • 1 Cup Salted butter (melted) 8 tablespoons
  • 2 Cups Granualted sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 4 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Instant Espresso powder (for baking) This is optional but gives the brownies the best depth of flavor!
  • 2 Cups All purpose flour

Silky Chocolate Ganache

  • 8 Ounces Heavy Cream
  • 8 Ounces Milk chocolate chips

Instructions
 

From Scratch Brownie Bites

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or prepare with non-stick spray.
    2. In a bowl or stand mixer, add the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, salt, vanilla and espresso powder. 
    3. Mix in flour and baking powder, but just until it's all incorporated, do not over mix or the brownies won't be as fluffy. The batter will be thick!
    4. Pour the batter into prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick tests clean. Don't over bake or the brownies will be dry.
    5. Allow brownies to fully cool. Remove from pan and cut into bite-sized cubes.
    6. Add to dessert cups and top with ganache sauce. See recipe variations for other topping ideas and options for serving!

Silky Chocolate Ganache

  • Chop chocolate into small pieces and add to a heat-proof glass bowl.
    Heat heavy cream in a sauce pan or microwave until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate pieces Allow to sit for 5 minutes to melt the chocoalte. Use a whisk to carefully mix chocolate and cream until a smooth chocolate sauce forms. Use immediately or allow to cool for desired consistency. The chocolate sauce will thicken as it cools and sets, and then solidify in the fridge when chilled.

Notes

Brownies may be made the day ahead for quicker prep. Store at room temperature with a lid or in ziplock bags.