Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy delight of Espresso Brownie Bites, a perfect treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts. These bite-sized brownies are infused with espresso powder and topped with delicious Kahlua buttercream, creating an irresistible combination that’s perfect for parties or a cozy evening at home. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up these decadent delights that are sure to impress. Customize them with your favorite toppings or enjoy them as they are—either way, they are bound to disappear quickly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter, diced
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature (for Kahlua buttercream)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Kahlua, or other coffee liqueur
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (for Kahlua buttercream)
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt diced butter and chopped chocolate over a double boiler until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar and eggs together; mix in espresso powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Combine melted chocolate mixture with wet ingredients; fold in flour until just incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before cutting into bites.
- For the Kahlua buttercream, cream softened butter and heavy cream; gradually add powdered sugar, then stir in Kahlua and espresso powder until smooth.
- Spread buttercream on cooled brownie bites and dust with ground cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg