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Irresistible Graduation Cap Brownie Bites Easy Recipe for Perfect Celebrations

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These bite-sized, fudgy brownie bites topped with creamy frosting and mini cookie caps are perfect for graduation parties and celebrations. They combine simple ingredients with a playful design to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Mini square-shaped cookies or crackers for the cap tops
  • Black licorice strings or thin black licorice pieces for tassels (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini muffin pan or line with silicone molds.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
  6. Stir in mini chocolate chips if using.
  7. Spoon batter into prepared molds, filling each about 3/4 full (yields ~24 bites). Bake 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool brownie bites in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla extract, adjusting milk for spreadable consistency.
  10. Spread a small dollop of frosting on each brownie bite. Press a mini cookie or cracker on top as the cap. Attach a piece of black licorice as the tassel, securing with a dot of frosting if needed.
  11. Serve at room temperature or chill in fridge up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Do not frost warm brownies to prevent melting. Use a toothpick to help place licorice tassels neatly. Overbaking makes brownies cakey; toothpick test with moist crumbs is best. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, use dairy-free butter, milk alternatives, and egg replacers.

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