Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Espresso Brownie Bites topped with silky Kahlua buttercream. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats combine rich chocolate and robust espresso flavors, creating a delightful explosion of taste that will please coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike. With a preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can whip up these irresistible snacks for parties, cozy nights in, or as a sweet treat to impress your friends. Whether served on their own or dressed up with toppings like whipped cream or chocolate drizzle, these brownie bites are sure to be the star of the show.
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 diced butter and chopped chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time.
- Mix in espresso powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- Allow cooling before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- For the Kahlua buttercream, beat room temperature butter until creamy, gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and Kahlua until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe buttercream onto cooled brownie bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg