These bite-sized hazelnut brownies are a heavenly treat for chocolate and hazelnut lovers. The rich and fudgy brownie bites are topped with a luscious dark chocolate hazelnut frosting, making them the perfect indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients: 1 cup of hazelnuts. 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. 1 cup of dark chocolate chips. 1 cup of granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup of cocoa powder. 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon of salt. 1/2 cup of heavy cream. 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips for frosting. 1/4 cup of chopped hazelnuts for garnish. Powdered sugar for dusting, optional.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners. In a food processor, blend the hazelnuts until finely ground, then set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and 1 cup of dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Let it cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until smooth. In another bowl, combine the ground hazelnuts, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownie bites to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. While the brownie bites are cooling, prepare the dark chocolate hazelnut frosting. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it's just about to boil. Remove from heat and pour it over 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. Once the brownie bites have cooled, spread a dollop of the dark chocolate hazelnut frosting on top of each brownie bite. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top of the frosting and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy your delicious Hazelnut Brownie Bites with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Frosting!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makenna Arnold














