Heavenly Brownie Cupcakes

Here’s a recipe for Heavenly Brownie Cupcakes – rich, fudgy, and topped with a decadent frosting.

Ingredients:

For the Brownie Cupcakes:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

For the Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Chocolate sprinkles or shaved chocolate (optional)

Instructions:

Brownie Cupcakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Add the cooled melted chocolate mixture to the sugar-egg mixture, stirring until combined.
5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined (do not overmix).
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then beat on low speed.
3. Gradually add the milk and vanilla, beating on medium-high until smooth and fluffy.
4. Frost the cooled brownie cupcakes generously and decorate with chocolate sprinkles or shaved chocolate.

Enjoy these heavenly treats!