Brownie Bites with Cookie Crust (Print View)

Mini chocolate brownie bites in a crunchy cookie crust with melty chips and sea salt finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust

01 - 85 grams unsalted butter, melted
02 - 110 grams light brown sugar, packed
03 - 25 grams granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 187 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 1 pinch kosher salt
08 - 90 grams mini chocolate chips

→ Brownie Filling

09 - 85 grams unsalted butter
10 - 50 grams granulated sugar
11 - 24 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
12 - 1 large egg
13 - 8 grams all-purpose flour
14 - Flaked sea salt, for topping (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 163°C. Grease a mini muffin tin with 24 spaces or prepare to bake in batches if you have a smaller tin.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend 85 grams melted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; stir to combine. Mix in flour and kosher salt until well blended, then incorporate mini chocolate chips.
03 - Refrigerate the cookie dough while preparing the brownie filling to facilitate easier handling.
04 - In a small saucepan, warm 85 grams butter just until melted. Off heat, whisk in granulated sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Whisk in egg and all-purpose flour. Allow mixture to cool until just warm, about 10 minutes.
05 - Divide chilled dough evenly among muffin tin spaces. Roll each portion into a ball, then press with fingers to form an even, thin shell up the sides of each cup. If the dough sticks, moisten fingertips with water.
06 - Spoon brownie batter evenly into prepared tart shells. Bake 9–11 minutes, or until brownie centers are just set.
07 - Immediately after baking, sprinkle each tart with a small pinch of flaked sea salt if desired. Let cool completely in pan before removing.
08 - Store cooled brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

# Notes:

01 - Chilling the cookie dough prevents sticking and ensures even shaping in the muffin tin.
02 - If using a regular muffin tin, increase baking time by 1–2 minutes and monitor closely for doneness.
03 - Using high-quality flaked sea salt enhances both flavor and texture.

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