Frosted Walnut Brownie Cups

  Desserts

Have a little taste of heaven with these mini brownie cups. They are always a huge hit and are simple to make.

Frosted Walnut Brownie Cups

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 32 brownie cups.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 1-1/3 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • GANACHE:
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • 1. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour; stir in walnuts. Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups almost full.
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 4. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool for 30 minutes or until ganache reaches a spreading consistency, stirring occasionally. Spread over brownies.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie cup: 353 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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