Description
Whip up these crispy chewy brownie cupcakes for a delightful chocolate treat that melts in your mouth and satisfies those sweet cravings. Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying solo, these little bites pack rich chocolate goodness into a compact, irresistible package.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Melt ½ cup unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Combine with 1 cup granulated sugar, whisking until smooth and slightly glossy.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the butter mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and blend thoroughly until completely incorporated.
- Sift ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder directly into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your brownies tender.
- Sprinkle ½ cup chocolate chips into the batter. Stir carefully to distribute evenly throughout.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the liners, filling each approximately ⅔ full for perfect rising.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove cupcakes when the toothpick shows a few moist crumbs. Allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack. Let them rest for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Check brownie cupcake doneness carefully, as overbaking leads to dry results and underbaking creates raw centers.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or semi-sweet for unique flavor profiles.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before removing from tin to prevent crumbling and maintain structural integrity.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute regular flour with almond or gluten-free baking flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg