Cadbury Brownie Bites
Mini brownie bites stuffed with Cadbury Creme Eggs and topped with yolk-yellow buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix for a 13x9-inch pan, plus eggs, oil, and water as listed on the package
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 24 Cadbury Creme Mini Eggs from 2 Cadbury Creme Mini Eggs 12-packs, unwrapped
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 drops yellow food coloring
- Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the brownie batter in a medium bowl according to the directions on the brownie mix box, stirring just until smooth and no dry mix remains.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of brownie batter into each well of the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup no more than halfway.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 11 minutes, until the tops are set but still soft.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownie bites cool in the pan for 2 minutes.
- Gently press 1 unwrapped Cadbury Creme Mini Egg into the center of each warm brownie bite, allowing it to sink slightly into the brownie. Let cool in the pan for another 2 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the brownie bites to a wire rack and let them cool completely to room temperature before frosting.
- While the brownie bites cool, place the softened butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sifted powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk to the bowl. Start mixing on low speed until the sugar is incorporated, then increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the yellow food coloring to the frosting and mix on low speed or stir by hand until the color is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip, or use a small spatula or knife. Pipe or spread the yellow frosting onto the cooled brownie bites, covering the Cadbury Creme Eggs.
- Immediately top each frosted brownie bite with sprinkles. Serve right away or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- For easiest removal, let the brownie bites cool completely in the pan before gently twisting them out with your fingers or a small offset spatula.
- If the brownie tops crack when you press in the Cadbury Creme Eggs, do not worry; the frosting will cover any imperfections.
- For a neater look, chill the brownie bites briefly before frosting so the centers are completely set.
- You can make the brownie bases up to 2 days ahead and frost them on the day you plan to serve.
- If the brownie tops crack when you press in the Cadbury Creme Eggs, do not worry; the frosting will cover any imperfections.
- For a neater look, chill the brownie bites briefly before frosting so the centers are completely set.
- You can make the brownie bases up to 2 days ahead and frost them on the day you plan to serve.