Description
Chocolate lovers will swoon over these elegant brownie petit fours, miniature delights packed with rich, fudgy flavor. Small bites of pure indulgence offer a sophisticated dessert experience that melts in your mouth and delights sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) whole milk (add more if needed)
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and applying a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Combine melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform, glossy consistency.
- Gently sift the dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder – into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to incorporate without overworking the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring for a toothpick test that reveals a few moist crumbs when inserted.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, ensuring the texture sets properly before cutting or further preparation.
Notes
- Cooling is crucial for clean-cut petit fours, so refrigerate brownies for 1-2 hours before slicing to minimize crumbling and achieve precise edges.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts to create smooth, uniform petit four pieces without ragged edges.
- Consider using high-quality dark cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor and deeper color in these delicate bite-sized treats.
- Gluten-free bakers can substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend to make these petit fours accessible for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg