Easy Espresso Brownie Bites

What to Love About Espresso Brownie Bites

Well, almost everything actually! But here are a few specifics about why I love them and know that you will too!

• Easy Recipe: While I love to make brownie bites entirely from scratch, there are times when you need a helping hand. This recipe provides that “helping hand” by utilizing a boxed mix enhanced with additional ingredients, thus making it utterly delicious. If you’re looking for a brownie recipe without a boxed mix, see my Mini Chocolate Easter Brownie Bites— the Easter eggs are entirely optional, of course!
• Espresso: Just that word gives me happy vibes, especially around 3 p.m. or 8 p.m., when all the caffeine has run out. But seriously, espresso elevates the chocolate flavor in brownies and gives it that extra “something” that keeps friends and family asking you to make these brownies often.
• Versatile: One of the things I love about brownie bites is how versatile they are. Perfect for snacking on a Friday movie night, sharing with friends, family, and co-workers, with a pretty topping, they are perfect for teatime or irresistible on a summer holiday table like Memorial Day or the 4th of July!
• Portion Control: For those of us who might eye that big square of fudgy brownie and think seconds isn’t out of the question.

More serving ideas: These brownies are perfect after dinner or with a cup of coffee. I’ve also made these for Art Walks and receptions. Best of all, they are failproof and one of the easiest desserts you will ever bake.

If you’re looking for a traditional brownie that feeds a crowd, you’ll love our always-popular Fudgy Cakey Family Size Brownies Recipe, which satisfies both the cakey brownie fans and the fudgy brownie fans!

What You Need for Making Brownie Bites with a Mix

Ingredient measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but here is a quick list of what you will need:

• Brownie Mix: Look for family size; I prefer a “fudge brownie mix.”
• Cooking oil: Any neutral cooking oil you prefer will work here.
• Large eggs: Gives these little guys stability
• Chocolate chips: Use your favorite chocolate, be that semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate.
• Optional: Chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

One of the reasons this recipe finds its way into regular rotation at my house is that it’s easy to make—it only requires a bowl, whisk, and a mini muffin tin! Paper liners are helpful for removing brownies from the cups, but not necessary.

How to Make Brownie Bites

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare mini-muffin pan with non-stick spray or line with mini muffin paper liners.

In a large bowl, dissolve espresso in hot water, stir, and let cool slightly. Then whisk in oil and eggs until combined, add brownie mix, and whisk until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.

Portion the brownie batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups. I find using a small cookie scoop (affiliate link) makes this task simple!

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the top is just set. Do not overbake, or they can become dry. Place muffin pan on a rack to cool for 10 minutes. Then, using a sharp knife’s tip, remove from the muffin cups and continue cooling on a wire rack.

Serving Mini Brownies

While these brownie bites don’t require anything else as they are delicious all on their own, it’s fun to add a bit of festivity with a garnish. Here are some ideas:

• A simple dusting of powdered sugar
• Sprinkling of chopped nuts or halved nuts on each brownie bite.
• Top with fresh fruit and mint leaves
• Leave plain and let the brownie bite speak for itself.