Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bites
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bites. This delightful recipe combines rich, fudgy brownie batter with a gooey, cookie dough center, packed with chocolate chips and colorful mini M&M's. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these mini cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family. Serve them fresh out of the oven for the best gooey texture or allow them to cool for a more cake-like bite. Either way, they’re a delicious fusion of two beloved treats in one irresistible format!
24
Servings
N/A
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter
1 cup (softened, divided)
Brown Sugar
1 cup (packed, divided)
Granulated Sugar
1 cup (divided)
Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup (unsweetened)
Eggs
3
Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons
Salt
1 teaspoon (divided)
All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups
Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon
Chopped Nuts
1/4 cup (optional)
Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup
Mini M&M's
1/2 cup (for topping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder until smooth.
3
Beat in 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until well combined.
4
Stir in 1/2 cup of flour until just mixed, then fold in chopped nuts if using.
5
Spoon the brownie batter into each mini muffin cup, filling them about halfway.
6
In a separate bowl, prepare the cookie dough by creaming together the remaining 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
7
Add in 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix well.
8
Incorporate 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until a dough forms. Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
9
Scoop a tablespoon of the cookie dough on top of the brownie batter in each cup. Sprinkle with mini M&M's.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
11
Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bites?
They are a fusion dessert combining rich, fudgy brownie batter with a gooey cookie dough center, packed with chocolate chips and mini M&M's.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for baking these bites.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 24 mini cupcake-sized brownie bites.
What is the first step for the brownie batter?
Cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder until smooth.
How many eggs are needed for the brownie portion?
You need to beat in 2 eggs for the brownie batter.
What flavorings are added to the brownies?
The brownies include 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
How much flour is in the brownie layer?
Stir in 1/2 cup of flour until just mixed for the brownie batter.
Are nuts included in this recipe?
Chopped nuts are optional and can be folded into the brownie batter if desired.
How much batter should I put in each muffin cup?
Fill each mini muffin cup about halfway with the brownie batter.
How do I start the cookie dough layer?
Cream together 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
How many eggs go into the cookie dough?
The cookie dough requires 1 egg.
What dry ingredients are needed for the cookie dough?
Mix in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
What kind of chocolate is inside the cookie dough?
Fold 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the cookie dough mixture.
How do I assemble the bites?
Scoop a tablespoon of the cookie dough on top of the brownie batter in each muffin cup.
What is used as a topping?
Sprinkle mini M&M's over the cookie dough layer before baking.
How long do these take to bake?
Bake them for 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven.
How do I check if they are done?
They are ready when the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
What is the best way to cool them?
Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
What is the total amount of butter needed?
The recipe calls for a total of 1 cup of unsalted butter, divided between the two layers.
Can I serve these warm?
Yes, serving them fresh out of the oven provides the best gooey texture.
How much cocoa powder is used?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder for the brownie batter.
What is the total amount of sugar?
You need 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of granulated sugar in total, divided.
How much vanilla is needed in total?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract in total.
Is baking soda used in both batters?
No, baking soda is only used in the cookie dough layer.
What is the total amount of flour required?
The recipe uses a total of 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
Are these good for bake sales?
Yes, their mini size and colorful appearance make them perfect for bake sales and parties.
What happens if I let them cool completely?
Allowing them to cool completely results in a more cake-like bite.
How much salt is used in the cookie dough?
The cookie dough uses 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
What type of muffin tin is best?
A mini muffin tin is specifically recommended for this bite-sized format.