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Loaded Graduation Cap Brownie Bites

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These Loaded Graduation Cap Brownie Bites are quick, easy, and perfect for celebrations. They feature a fudgy brownie base topped with playful graduation cap decorations made from mini marshmallows and candy melts.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Black candy melts or black icing
  • Edible gold or yellow sprinkles
  • Colored candy-coated chocolates or small candies (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Stir until slightly glossy, then whisk in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold into wet ingredients gently to avoid overmixing. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes until brownies are set but still fudgy (a toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs). Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Cut cooled brownies into 1.5-inch squares. Place a mini marshmallow on each square as the mortarboard base. Melt black candy melts and pipe a small square on top of each marshmallow to form the cap. Add edible gold sprinkles or yellow icing for tassel detail. Optionally, add a colored candy ‘button’ on the cap.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy. Let brownies cool completely before cutting and decorating. If candy melts harden while decorating, soften in microwave for 10-15 seconds. You can bake brownies a day ahead and decorate just before serving. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips and marshmallows.

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