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Brownies generally use chocolate as the main ingredient, because honestly, who can pass up a batch of yummy Triple Chocolate Brownies or White Chocolate Chunk Brownies. Try our fudge and caramel brownie recipes too.
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Brownie Bites
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
Brownie Bites
Yield: Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
1
package (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough with fudge filling in squares or rounds (20 count)
1/4
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2
teaspoons vanilla, divided
1
package (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
4
ounces cream cheese (1/2 cup), softened
1
cup sifted powdered sugar
Preparation:
1.
Grease 30 mini (1-3/4-inch) muffin pan cups. Remove chocolate chip and fudge cookie dough from wrapper; place in large bowl. Let dough stand at room temperature about 15 minutes.
2.
Add cocoa and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to dough in bowl; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Shape dough into 30 balls; press onto bottoms and up sides of prepared muffin cups. Refrigerate 1 hour.
3.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove chocolate chip cookie dough from wrapper. Shape into 30 balls. Place each chocolate chip ball into dough-lined muffin cups. Gently flatten tops if necessary. Bake 14 to 16 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
4.
Combine cream cheese and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer, gradually adding powdered sugar until frosting is light and fluffy. Spoon heaping teaspoonful frosting onto each cookie.
Note:
Brownie Bites are best served the day they are made; leftovers should be refrigerated.
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