Description
Heavenly Brownie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on classic brownies, baked into individual-sized treats with a fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for dessert lovers, these cupcakes combine melted butter, cocoa, and chocolate chips, optionally enhanced with crunchy walnuts or pecans, making them ideal for sharing or enjoying as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Brownie Cupcakes
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to ensure easy removal and clean baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then beat until all ingredients are well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and flavor components.
- Blend Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and to retain a tender crumb.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Carefully fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter, dispersing them evenly for rich flavor and texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake Brownie Cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating fudgy soft centers.
- Cool: Let the brownie cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra-rich flavor, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of each cupcake before baking.
- Brownie cupcakes are delicious served slightly warm or chilled straight from the refrigerator.
- Optional nuts add a delightful crunch but can be omitted for nut-free preference.
