Brownie Petit Fours
Delicious bite-sized brownie delights topped with silky chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl and stir in the sugar.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture until well blended.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Cut the brownies into small squares.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour it over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Dip the brownie squares into the ganache to coat, and let them set on a wire rack until the ganache is firm.
- Serve the brownie petit fours on a dessert platter or package them as gifts.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.