Brownie Bites

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These little gems are very easy to make. i started baking this recipe when my kids were in elementary school and they loved those mini brownies that you can buy 5 to package (hostess, i think) in their lunch boxes. i didn't like buying them so i found this recipe and the rest is history. i have never gotten 40 muffins out of this recipe -- more like 32. i don't always put a nut on the top of the brownie bites. i used pecans in the picture because that's what i had -- use your favorite nut.

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Steps

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In a medium-size pan , place butter and chocolate and heat over low heat.

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Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.

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Remove pan from heat and stir in sugar and vanilla.

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Add eggs , one at a time , stirring well after each addition.

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Stir in flour.

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Spoon batter into mini muffin pan sprayed with cooking spray , filling almost to the top.

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You can use mini muffin paper liners in the pan instead if you want.

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Place a walnut half on the top of each brownie.

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Bake in a 325 oven for about 20 minutes or until brownies look dry and feel firm to the touch.

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I do these in my convection oven and it takes about 15 minutes.

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Let cool in pans for about 10 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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Store in an airtight container.

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Ingredients

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butter, unsweetened chocolate, sugar, vanilla, eggs, flour, walnut halves