# List of Ingredients:
→ Brownie Bites
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
07 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
08 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Chocolate Glaze
10 - 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - Place butter and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted mixture. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, instant espresso powder, and peppermint extract until evenly incorporated.
04 - Sift the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt over the wet ingredients, then gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a fudgy texture.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full each.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the tin.
07 - Melt semi-sweet chocolate and butter together until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
08 - Drizzle or spoon the chocolate glaze over the cooled brownie bites and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
09 - Allow the glaze to set before serving for best texture and presentation.
