Description
Espresso Brownie Bites are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers, marrying rich cocoa with the bold flavor of espresso. These fudgy, bite-sized treats are topped with a creamy Kahlua buttercream, offering an irresistible combination that will delight your taste buds at any gathering. Perfectly portioned for sharing, they make an ideal dessert for parties or a cozy night in. With just a quick prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up these decadent delights in no time. Whether you enjoy them on their own or paired with fresh fruit and ice cream, Espresso Brownie Bites are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter, diced
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Kahlua, or other coffee liqueur
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt diced butter and chopped chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat until smooth; remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, add granulated sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and beat in eggs one at a time; mix in espresso powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into a prepared baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For the Kahlua buttercream, beat room temperature butter with powdered sugar until fluffy; then mix in heavy cream, Kahlua, and espresso powder.
- Once brownies are cool, cut into squares, top with buttercream, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg