Description
These Heavenly Brownie Cupcakes combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the convenience and individual serving size of cupcakes. Perfectly moist and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional walnuts, they make a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to ensure easy removal and even baking.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir continuously until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth batter.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped walnuts to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Fill the Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
- For an extra rich treat, top cupcakes with whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
