Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of Espresso Brownie Bites, a perfect treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike. These mini brownies blend deep chocolate flavor with the bold essence of espresso, creating a decadent dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering or cozy night in. Topped with luscious Kahlua buttercream, these brownie bites are not only easy to make but can also be customized to suit your taste. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delightful sweet ready to share (or keep all to yourself). Enjoy them fresh or store them for later—either way, they’re sure 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
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Kahlua, or other coffee liqueur
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt together diced unsalted butter and unsweetened chocolate until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted mixture with granulated sugar, then whisk in eggs one at a time.
- Stir in instant espresso powder and salt before folding in flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into a lined baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
- For the Kahlua buttercream, cream room temperature butter with powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and Kahlua.
- Once cooled, cut brownies into bite-sized pieces and top with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg