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Chocolate brownie muffins studded with chocolate chips wrapped in parchment paper sitting on a dark brown tray on a white table

Ultimate Brownie Muffins

Ultimate Brownie Muffins are rich, dense, and chocolatey with a crunchy, crackly brownie top for a perfect cross between brownies and muffins.
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin tin with liners. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl place the chocolate and the butter. Heat for 20 second increments in the microwave until the chocolate and butter are melted, whisk to combine.
  • In a small bowl sift the flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine eggs and sugar and beat on high speed until thick and pale, about 4 minutes.
  • Reduce the speed to low and add the chocolate.
  • Stop the mixture and fold in the flour until just mixed, DO not over mix.
  • Divide the batter between the lined muffin cups, fill 3/4 full.
  • Bake 13-16 minutes or until the a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
  • DO NOT over bake or they will be dry.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Warning: Do not over bake, when in doubt under-bake these muffins.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie muffins, chocolate brownie muffins