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Easy Fudgy Graduation Cap Brownie Bites Perfect for Party Celebrations

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These easy fudgy brownie bites shaped like graduation caps are perfect for celebrations, offering a rich chocolate flavor and a fun, festive design.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional)
  • About 1/2 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • Mini square-shaped cookies or graham cracker squares, for the caps
  • Black licorice strings or thin chocolate sprinkles, for tassels

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini muffin pan or line with mini cupcake liners.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter until just melted and let cool slightly.
  3. Add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar to the melted butter and whisk until combined.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional). Stir gently to combine.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full (makes roughly 24 brownie bites).
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking at 12 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
  10. Spread a small dollop of chocolate frosting on each brownie bite, then press a mini cookie or graham cracker square on top to form the graduation cap.
  11. Add a thin black licorice string or chocolate sprinkle at the edge of each cap to mimic the tassel, securing with a dab of frosting if needed.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to maintain fudginess. Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter. Slightly underbake for extra fudgy bites. Cool completely before decorating to prevent melting. Instant coffee granules enhance chocolate flavor without overpowering.

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