Description

These Brownie Muffins deliver rich, chocolatey flavor in convenient, single-serving portions. With a fudgy texture and a perfect balance of bittersweet chocolate and cocoa, they make an ideal treat for dessert or snack time. Easy to prepare, these muffins combine melted chocolate and butter with whipped eggs and sugar, folded into a simple dry mix for moist, decadent results.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

⅛ tsp salt
⅓ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
⅓ cup all-purpose flour

Wet Ingredients

¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
⅔ cup bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
½ cup unsalted butter

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Cups: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃) and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt together the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Allow it to cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and salt to ensure there are no lumps and to aerate the mixture for a tender crumb.
Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar vigorously until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and ribbon-like, indicating that it’s well-aerated.
Combine Chocolate Mixture with Eggs: Slowly fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar, blending carefully to maintain as much air as possible.
Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the muffins tender.
Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to enhance texture and flavor.

Notes

Using Dutch-process cocoa powder gives a richer, smoother chocolate flavor.
Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to maintain a tender texture.
Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack for best flavor and texture.
For an extra fudgy center, underbake by 2-3 minutes.
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.