These delicious brownie bites will wow your guests this holiday season and they will never know that they are gluten-free or vegan.
The perfect holiday combo of dark delectable chocolate and nostalgic peppermint will go perfectly with your good tidings and are certain to impress your guests this holiday season!
Snacktivist Brownie Bites with Peppermint Ganache
Step 1, make the brownie bites:
In a mixing bowl, combine:
1-12 oz bag of Snacktivist Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix.
⅓ cup of oil or melted butter
½ cup of water
2 tsp of vanilla
Mix well
Step 2, mini-muffin tins:
Prepare 20 mini-muffin tins using a light layer of non-stick spray.
Preheat oven to 350F
Step 3, baking:
Bake brownie-bites for 16-18 minutes or until the center springs back when tapped.
Allow to cool completely.
Step 4, Ganache making:
In a double boiler, place ½ cup chocolate chips, ¼ cup of heavy cream (non-dairy coffee creamer works great).
Slowly bring to melting point and stir until smooth.
Remove from heat and add ½ tsp of peppermint extract.
Stir well and taste. Add additional peppermint extract to taste depending on the strength.
Optional: add ½ tsp vanilla extract also.
Step 5, topping brownie bites
There are several ways to do this.
You can pour the warm ganache into a plastic bag or piping bag to decorate the brownie bites.
Or, you can plate the brownie bites and pour the ganache over it.
These brownie bites freeze really well for future use.
These delicious brownie bites will wow your guests this holiday season and they will never know that they are gluten-free or vegan.
The perfect holiday combo of dark delectable chocolate and nostalgic peppermint will go perfect with your good tidings and are certain to compliment your counters this holiday season!
