Happy Valentine’s week!
For me, it’s just another excuse to bake up some goodies and that I did. It’s one of my absolute favorite holidays to bake because there’s so many cute themed treats! I’m not even much of a fan of the holiday, but I do have to admit that the desserts are way too fun.
I made these mini brownie bites with a peanut butter cup center for a Valentine-themed get together with friends. I taste-tested a couple (of course) and they were awesome! Huge thumbs up! My favorite way to eat them is while they are still a little bit warm. The center is still so gooey and soft and just perfect. Plus the chocolate is so melty and delicious. You can make these any time of the year and just leave off the Valentine’s day sprinkles. I added them for proper V-Day effect, obviously…
INGREDIENTS:
If using box brownie mix:
Can also make brownies from scratch, they are good both ways (recipe below):
1 box (18oz) Ghiradelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix, plus ingredients to make brownies (any brownie mix will do!)
36 Reese’s miniature peanut butter cups, unwrapped
If making from scratch:
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
36 Reese’s miniature peanut butter cups, unwrapped
DIRECTIONS:
If using box brownie mix:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Combine brownie mix, egg, oil and water. Stir until combined. Generously spray non-stick spray into mini cupcake pan/muffin pan. Drop rounded Tablespoons into pan. Bake 15-17 minutes (mine were done at 15).
Remove from oven and immediately press a Reese’s peanut butter cup in the center of the brownie, pressing it down until it is almost level with the batter. Top with sprinkles if desired. Allow the brownie bites to cool completely before removing from the tin.
If making from scratch:
In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, sugars and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time. Gradually add flour, cocoa, and salt and mix until combined.
Fill each mini cupcake tin slightly more than halfway but not more than 2/3 full (about a tablespoon). Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until done.
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Cute! I love Valentine’s Day, because even though Joe is sweet to me everyday, I get extra chocolate on V-Day and that makes me happy!
I was so excited to already have a comment! Extra chocolate can’t be wrong
YUM! These are so cute! I will take a bakers dozen
Thanks, Christina!
These are the cutest! Chocolate and PB desserts are always a favorite of mine and the sprinkles make these perfect for Valentine’s Day
Sprinkles always make everything look cuter!
Mmmm such sweet, rich, wonderful perfection! Can never go wrong with chocolate & pb!
I agree! It never gets old
How cute! Love these for Valentine’s Day!
Thanks girl!
Ok is there really anything better than peanut butter and chocolate? Yes, there is. Peanut butter, chocolate, and SPRINKLES!
These make my day Ashley!
Gotta love those sprinkles!
These look so lovely! I can just imagine how good they’d be warm from the oven and all gooey!
Of course they were the best right out of the oven! Thanks, Joy!
Mmmm… those look so melty and delicious.
Thanks, girl!
These sound phenomenal! Anything with peanut butter cups and I’m in. That melty middle picture?! Ahh, so good. Pinned!
Thanks, Rachel! I made them for Valentine’s day but they really are good for any occasion!