Chocolate Peanut Butter Covered Brownie Bites Food

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BITES

Steps:

• For the peanut butter filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla. Mix on medium-low speed until creamy. Shape into 1-inch balls and set on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• For the chocolate coating: In a heat-proof glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water, add the coconut oil and chocolate chips; melt together, stirring, until smooth and silky. Dip the peanut butter balls in the chocolate and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool until completely set, then refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 24 hours.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners; coat with cooking spray. Melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring, until smooth. Whisk in the granulated sugar, vanilla and salt until combined; remove the bowl from the pan. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Add the flour and beat with a wooden spoon until the batter is shiny, about 1 minute.
• Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk the peanut butter, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in another heatproof bowl set over the pot of simmering water until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip.
• Let the brownies cool 5 minutes in the pan; make an indentation in the center of each with a teaspoon. Pipe the filling into the indentations.
• Make the glaze: Combine the semisweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream in a heatproof bowl set over the simmering water. Let sit 3 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Slowly stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons cream until pourable. Spoon over the brownies; top with the coarse sugar. Chill until set, 30 minutes.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COVERED BROWNIE BITES

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions.
• Bake until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center but still slightly undercooked.
• Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
• When you are able to touch brownies comfortably, scoop brownies with a medium cookie scoop, roll tightly into a ball and place onto a wax paper lined baking sheet.
• Continue rolling until brownies are gone.
• Freeze brownies until very firm, a couple hours or overnight.
• No worries if your brownie balls aren't perfect, once frozen reshape them. They are easier to handle when chilled.
• Place chocolate chips over a double broiler (or heat in microwave until smooth) to melt, then stir in peanut butter until creamy smooth.
• Roll each frozen brownie ball into chocolate and place onto wax paper to dry.
• Enjoy room temperature or chilled.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED BROWNIE BITES (BROWNIES)

Steps:

• For Brownies: In a saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat; remove from the heat.
• Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Combine flour, salt and baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
• Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 325°F for 35 minutes or until set.
• Cool completely. Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes (do not freeze completely). Cut into squares.
• For Coating: In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt remaining chips with shortening; stir until smooth.
• Using a small plastic fork with two middle tines broken off, dip brownies to completely coat; shake off excess.
• Place brownies on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; immediately decorate with M&M's or other toppings as desired or drizzle with melted baking chips.
• Let stand until set. Store in a sealed container in a cool place.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to instructions on box. Pour one-half of mixture into a greased 7 x 11 baking pan.
• Mix all ingredients for peanut butter layer. Spoon mixture evenly over one-half of brownie mixture forming a layer. (If mixture is too thick to spread, add one tablespoon of milk.).
• Pour remaining brownie mix batter over and spread evenly.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• For Optional frosting: Melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave just until almost melted. Remove and immediately spread on top of brownies. Place in refrigerator for quicker cooling before cutting into bars.
• Enjoy!