Red Velvet Christmas Brownie Bites
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Holiday sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter to ensure the brownie bites pop out easily after baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and the color is a vibrant, consistent red.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no white streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the brownies tough.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. You can use a small cookie scoop to keep the portions even.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Remove the tin from the oven and let the bites cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove them.
- While the brownies cool, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and a drop of vanilla, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once the brownie bites are completely cool, pipe a small swirl of frosting onto each one. Immediately top with holiday sprinkles so they stick to the fresh frosting.