Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these heavenly mini egg brownies that blend rich fudgy chocolate with crunchy candy shells. Sweet Easter treats melt together in one irresistible dessert that brings pure indulgence to your spring baking adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped Mini Eggs (plus extra for topping)
Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Create a silky chocolate base by gently melting butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring carefully between 30-second intervals until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously combine granulated and brown sugars with eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture with subtle ribboning.
- Integrate the cooled chocolate mixture into the sugar blend, stirring continuously to create a harmonious, rich liquid.
- Separately sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, ensuring no lumps remain in the dry ingredients.
- Delicately fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using minimal strokes to maintain the batter’s tender structure. Gently incorporate chopped Mini Eggs throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Artfully scatter additional whole Mini Eggs across the surface for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for the signature done-ness indicated by a toothpick with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely within the pan, which helps them set and develop a rich, fudgy consistency. Once cooled, slice into precise squares and serve.
Notes
- Chocolate Perfection: Melt chocolate and butter carefully to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture that creates ultra-rich brownies.
- Egg Mixing Technique: Whisk sugars and eggs vigorously until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, which helps create a lighter, more tender brownie texture.
- Minimal Mixing Magic: Fold dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing, which can lead to tough, dense brownies – stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Decoration Hack: Reserve some whole Mini Eggs to place on top before baking for a stunning visual presentation that adds extra chocolate crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg