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May 8, 2019

Brownie Bites

If you love a fudgy brownie but want a simple no bake version, try my easy Brownie Bites. These truffles boast a super fudgy chocolate cookie dough centre covered in a sweet chocolate shell.

A bowl of homemade Brownie Truffles

Brownie Bites baby! 💜

To be honest, these Brownie Bites are a combination of a brownie, cookie dough and a truffle – and I’m not sorry about it. They’re sweet, they’re fudgy, and they’re PACKED with chocolate goodness.

You don’t need to turn the oven on, you just need to invite your friends over, because these Brownie Bites are too good not to share!

A plate of homemade Brownie Bites on a white plate

These chocolate truffles happened without plan or cause. I was in the kitchen last weekend, making my Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles when inspiration struck – I just LOVE it when that happens.

Why can’t I make a chocolate cookie dough truffle? One that’s fudgy and chewy and filled with chocolate chips? Well it turns out I can. And now you can too.

A white bowl filled with homemade brownie bites

Tasting just like a super chewy-licious brownie, these truffles are what dreams are made of. Here’s why you and everyone living under your roof is going to love them:

  • They’re super easy to make
  • You probably have all the ingredients sitting in your pantry #justsayin
  • You don’t have to turn the oven on
  • They’re ready in – oh – 30 minutes or so
  • Did I mention THEY TASTE LIKE BROWNIES?!

So let’s get down to business. How do you make Brownie Bites?

Top view of a bowl of Chocolate Brownie Bites

TIPS FOR MAKING BROWNIE BITES

Well let’s not bake actual brownies and chop them up. Brownies are best baked in squares and gobbled straight from the oven amiright? Instead, let’s make a chocolate cookie dough that essentially has ALL the same ingredients as your favourite brownie recipe.

We start with butter and sugar and add a little vanilla. I like to use a little brown sugar for flavour and caster sugar for sweetness. Then we add a little flour, cocoa powder and some chocolate chips. The chocolate chips are optional (just kidding, chocolate chips are never optional).

That’s IT. Add a dash of milk if the mix is too thick to roll, otherwise, get rollin! Chill the balls for 20 minutes or so until they’re firm to touch. Then get dippin! I dip my Brownie Bites in dark chocolate because they are already quite sweet, but you can do whatever chocolate you like – milk, white, dark, ruby.

Finally, it’s time to eat them. The Best Part. The End.

A bowl of brownie bites with a bite taken out of one

HOW TO DIP TRUFFLES IN CHOCOLATE

  • There is no magic formula to dipping truffles – it’s a messy task. But for me, I find it easier if the truffles are cold.
  • I recommend using a regular block of chocolate instead of melting chocolate for dipping. I find chocolate melts tend to set too quickly and seize more easily.
  • Use a fork to lift the truffles out of the chocolate, tapping the fork on the side of the bowl to shake off any excess chocolate. Then simply place the truffles on a baking tray lined with baking or parchment paper to set.

MORE TRUFFLE RECIPES TO TRY

  • Salted caramel truffles
  • White chocolate truffles
  • Oreo cheesecake truffles
  • Nutella hazelnut chocolate truffles
  • Chocolate cherry coconut truffles
  • Dark chocolate ganache truffles

A bowl chocolate truffles

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Brownie Bites

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Jessica Holmes
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 20 truffles
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Fudgy brownie truffles made using chocolate cookie dough.


Ingredients

  • 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
  • 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 105 grams (3/4 cup) plain flour
  • 20 grams (1/4 cup) cocoa powder
  • 75 grams (1/2 cup) chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon milk*
  • 300 grams (2 cups) dark or milk chocolate, broken into pieces
  • Extra chocolate, grated, for decorating

Instructions

  1. Line two baking trays with baking or parchment paper and set aside. Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugars until combined. Add vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy.
  2.  Add flour and cocoa powder and mix until a soft dough forms. If the mixture is a little dry, add milk. Stir through chocolate chips.
  3. Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls (approximately 1 tablespoon) and place onto prepared tray. Gently cover the balls with plastic wrap and then place in the fridge or freezer to chill for at least 20 minutes.
  4. Melt chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds, until smooth. Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate, and then gently lift it out with a fork. Give it a little shake to remove excess chocolate and then pop it on prepared tray.
  5.  Repeat with remaining truffles. While they are still wet, sprinkle over extra grated chocolate. Place truffles in the fridge to set for 10 minutes.

Notes

*Use only if needed.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 196

Keywords: Chocolate truffles, Cookie dough truffles, Brownie truffles

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A stack of homemade brownie bites on a white plate

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Jessica Holmes
Hi there, I'm Jess. My life changed forever when my travels to the USA opened my eyes to wonderful things like smores milkshakes, red velvet cake and New York cheesecake. Now I love to spend my days creating American-inspired desserts. Read More.

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  1. AvatarRachel says

    December 4, 2019 at 2:07 am

    Is there a replacement for caster sugar? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      December 4, 2019 at 6:37 am

      Hi Rachel, you can use granulated sugar instead. I wrote a blog post about caster sugar you might find helpful –
      https://www.sweetestmenu.com/what-is-caster-sugar/

      Reply
  2. AvatarChristine Mccullough says

    October 4, 2019 at 3:14 am

    How do you store them after making them? Do they need to be kept in refrigerator ?

    ★★★★★

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    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      October 4, 2019 at 6:34 am

      Hi Christine, yes store them in the fridge.

      Reply
  3. AvatarJery says

    July 6, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    Wow. These look awesome and easy to make. Can’t wait to make them. Thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      July 7, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      I hope you like them Jery!

      Reply
  4. AvatarTracy says

    May 10, 2019 at 3:31 am

    Hi, the picture looks delicious but am I correct in thinking we’ll be eating raw flour? 🤷🏼‍♀️.. won’t it have that floury uncooked taste?

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:44 am

      Hi Tracy! No, they taste like fudgy chocolate cookie dough!

      Reply
  5. AvatarNatalie says

    May 9, 2019 at 12:51 am

    I love brownie bites! It’s such a great way to use leftover brownies I always have left after a couple of days. Can’t wait to try this recipe – they look fabulous!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica HolmesJessica Holmes says

      May 9, 2019 at 7:00 am

      Thanks Natalie! This recipe doesn’t use leftover brownies but is a no bake version instead! ☺️

      Reply

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