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Perfect Graduation Cap Brownie Bites Recipe with Easy Chocolate Ganache

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These fudgy brownie bites topped with smooth chocolate ganache and decorated like graduation caps are simple, festive, and delicious. Perfect for celebrations and easy to make with pantry staples.

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
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (180g) bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • About 24 mini square crackers or small square chocolate pieces (for caps)
  • Black licorice strings or thin black icing (for tassels)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until combined but not grainy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; batter should be thick and fudgy.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly to about 1 inch thickness.
  7. Bake 20–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted near center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool brownies completely in pan on wire rack.
  9. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
  10. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in heatproof bowl; let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  11. Stir in softened butter until fully incorporated.
  12. Lift cooled brownies out using parchment overhang; cut into 24 small squares (~1.5 inches each).
  13. Place brownie squares on wire rack over baking sheet.
  14. Spread a thin layer of ganache over each brownie using offset spatula or spoon; let set about 10 minutes until tacky.
  15. Top each brownie with a mini square cracker or chocolate piece as the cap.
  16. Pipe a tiny ganache tassel from the center of the cap using a piping bag or small spoon, attaching a short piece of black licorice string or drawing thin lines with black icing.
  17. Let ganache set fully at room temperature or refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake brownies; they should be fudgy with moist crumbs on a toothpick test. Let brownies cool completely before adding ganache to prevent melting. Use good quality chocolate for best ganache texture and flavor. If ganache is too firm to pipe, gently warm it again. For cleaner brownie edges, dip knife in hot water before cutting.

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