Preheat oven to 350°F and spray Mini Muffin Pan baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a microwave safe dish melt the butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the butter is completely melted. Stir cocoa powder into melted butter making sure there are no clumps. Set aside.
¾ cup + 3 tbs unsalted butter, ¾ cup cocoa powder*
While butter mixture is cooling, in a separate small bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
In a stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, mix together the butter mixture (it’s okay if it’s still warm), sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla.
Then add the eggs and mix until fully incorporated.
4 large eggs
By hand, with a large rubber spatula or mixing spoon, fold in the flour mixture. Folding in the flour will help the brownie batter keep the air in it.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
1 cup milk chocolate chips*
Scoop into the prepared Mini Muffin Pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let pan cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before removing brownies. After 10 minutes, using a knife carefully remove each brownie bite, and allow to finish cooling on a wire rack.
Once cool, dip in melted candy melts and decorate with sprinkles.
Candy Melts and Sprinkles
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Storage: Store brownie bites in an airtight container up to a week at room temperature or freeze for 2 months.