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No-Bake Brownie Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

No-Bake Brownie Bites are rich, fudgy little treats made with a decadent combination of brown sugar, cocoa, and chocolate chips. These bite-sized desserts come together easily without baking the dough, offering a perfect sweet snack or party treat coated in smooth melted German chocolate. The recipe includes a quick toasting of flour for added texture and flavor, culminating in a no-oven-required chilling and dipping process for a luscious finish.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating

  • 8 ounces German sweet chocolate (chopped into pieces)

Instructions

  1. Toast the Flour: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the flour over a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to deepen its flavor and improve texture. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before use.
  2. Cream Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly until the batter is smooth and fragrant.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the toasted flour and cocoa powder to the wet mixture. Stir until the mixture forms a soft dough-like ball.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough using a rubber spatula, ensuring even distribution without over-mixing.
  6. Form Brownie Bites: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Chill Dough Balls: Place the baking sheet with the brownie balls into the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to firm up the dough for easier coating.
  8. Melt Chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave-safe container, melt the German sweet chocolate. If microwaving, heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each burst until the chocolate is fully smooth and melted.
  9. Coat Brownie Bites: Dip each chilled brownie ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Then, transfer coated bites back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Set Coating: Let the chocolate coating set at room temperature or speed up the process by chilling the brownie bites in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Toasting the flour enhances flavor and reduces raw taste.
  • Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming.
  • Chill the dough balls to make dipping easier and neater.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during chilling and setting.
  • You can substitute German sweet chocolate with high-quality milk chocolate if preferred.
  • Store finished brownie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/no-bake-brownie-bites-recipe/