Easy Coconut Oil Brownie Bites
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Serves: 12-24 brownie bites
 
Perfectly fudgy, dense, and chocolaty brownie bites with a subtle coconut flavor
Ingredients
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup flour
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 12 regular sized muffin tins, or 24 mini muffin tins; set aside.
  2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, heat the coconut oil and chocolate chips on 50% power, in 1 minute increments, stirring well between, until chocolate is melted and smoothly incorporated. Don't overheat the mixture - it shouldn't be too hot.
  3. Using a whisk, stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until incorporated.
  4. Add the vanilla and the eggs. Whisk thoroughly.
  5. Using a flat spoon or spatula, stir in the flour and salt until combined.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes (if using mini muffin tins) or 17-19 minutes (for regular sized muffin tins). Brownies are done when a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Don't overcook. Allow brownies to cool thoroughly in the muffin tin prior to removing. Store in a covered container.
Notes
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil should be used for this recipe, as it imparts the lovely flavor to these brownies.
Do NOT leave out the salt. Coconut oil needs a little salt to balance the flavor and add richness. The brownies will taste too bland if you leave out the salt.
I have made these brownies several times. My favorite batch was made with ½ semisweet chocolate chips and ½ bittersweet chocolate chips.
Be sure to coat your muffin tin well with cooking spray (I use Baker's Joy) and then spread it around with my finger to be sure both the bottom and sides of the tin are coated. If you don't do this step, your brownies will stick.
I haven't made these in a regular baking pan, so cannot offer any advice about baking time or the final product, but feel free to experiment!
Recipe by Laura's Cozy Kitchen at https://www.laurascozykitchen.com/easy-coconut-oil-brownie-bites/