No-Bake Brownie Bites Recipe
Delightfully rich and chocolatey No-Bake Brownie Bites that combine sweet, fudgy flavors with a smooth chocolate coating. These bite-sized treats are easy to prepare without requiring baking for the dough, making them a perfect make-ahead snack or dessert for any chocolate lover.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 brownie bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (baked for safety)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 8 ounces German sweet chocolate (chopped)
- Bake the Flour: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the all-purpose flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to ensure it is safe to consume raw. Remove from oven and let the flour cool completely.
- Cream Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the cooled baked flour and cocoa powder to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough using a rubber spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Shape Brownie Bites: Roll the dough into approximately 1-inch diameter balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced slightly apart.
- Chill the Dough: Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to firm up the brownie bites.
- Melt the Coating Chocolate: Melt the chopped German sweet chocolate using a double boiler or carefully in the microwave, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Brownie Bites: Dip each chilled brownie ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set the Chocolate: Let the dipped brownie bites set at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, or chill again in the refrigerator for quicker setting before serving.
Notes
- Baking the flour is a crucial step to ensure the dough is safe to eat as it is not cooked further.
- Use good quality German sweet chocolate for a smooth and glossy finish on the coating.
- Store the brownie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- These bites can be made ahead and kept chilled for up to a week.
- For variation, you can substitute mini chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit.
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