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Perfect Brownie Bites Recipe with Graduation Cap Toppers

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These rich, fudgy brownie bites topped with festive graduation cap decorations are perfect for celebrating milestones with style and taste. Easy to make and crowd-pleasing, they combine a moist interior with a crackly top and fun personalized toppers.

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 (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour mix)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Black fondant or black candy melts (Wilton brand recommended) for toppers
  • Small toothpicks or edible glue
  • Optional: tiny yellow or gold icing for tassels

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to avoid lumps.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick and glossy.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, starting to check at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Cut the brownies into 1.5 inch (4 cm) bite-sized squares using a sharp knife or brownie cutter, wiping the knife between cuts for clean edges.
  9. Roll out black fondant to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness. Cut small squares or diamond shapes matching the brownie size. Attach the caps to each brownie bite using toothpicks or edible glue. Add tiny tassels with yellow icing or thin fondant strips.
  10. Arrange the decorated brownie bites on a festive platter and serve.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender and moist. Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation. Check oven temperature with a thermometer to avoid drying out brownies. Cool brownies completely before cutting for neat edges. Chill fondant before cutting to prevent stretching. Black candy melts can be used as an alternative to fondant for toppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate up to a week, or freeze up to 2 months with parchment paper between layers.

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