# Needed Ingredients:
→ Brownie Bites
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
08 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Chocolate Glaze
10 - 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate together, microwaving in 30-second bursts and stirring between each until smooth.
03 - Whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract, espresso powder, and peppermint extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Sift flour and salt into the mixture, folding gently until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin tin, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
07 - Melt semi-sweet chocolate and butter together until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
08 - Drizzle or spoon chocolate glaze over cooled brownie bites and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
09 - Allow glaze to set before serving.
