1-Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and getting a 24-cup mini-muffin pan ready by buttering the wells or using baking spray. This step ensures your brownie bites come out cleanly and cook evenly, which is key for that perfect texture.

2-Step 2: Melt and Mix the Base In a medium saucepan, melt the 10 tablespoons of unsalted butter (141g) over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the 1 cup granulated sugar (200g), ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (67g), 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ¾ teaspoon salt until everything blends smoothly. Let this mixture cool for about 5 minutes so it doesn’t cook the eggs too quickly when added next. Explore more easy recipes on our site for similar quick ideas.

3-Step 3: Add Eggs and Flour After cooling, whisk in the 2 large eggs until the mixture is well combined and glossy. Then, add the ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g) and stir gently until it’s mostly mixed in, being careful not to overdo it. This keeps the brownies fudgy instead of tough.

4-Step 4: Fold in Extras and Bake Fold in the ½ cup chocolate chips (90g) until no flour streaks remain, distributing them evenly for gooey surprises in every bite. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are set, cracked, and shiny.

5-Step 5: Cool and Store Let the brownie bites cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then use a knife tip to gently remove them and let them finish cooling. For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. The total preparation time is about 32 minutes, including 10 minutes prep, 12 to 15 minutes cook, and 10 minutes cooling.