ULTIMATE BROWNIE MUFFINS ...

ULTIMATE BROWNIE MUFFIN RECIPE

adapted from :    www.prettysimplesweet.com

yields :    12 muffins  (me :  15 pcs)

These are the ultimate brownie muffins --- dark, rich, dense and fudgy with a deep to-die-for chocolate flavor.

Ingredients :

113 gm  bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

113  gm  unsalted butter, cut into small pieces   (1/2 cup)

1/3  cup plus 1 tablespoon  all-purpose flour   (55 gm)

1/3  cup  unsweetened cocoa powder  (Dutch-processed)   (35 gm)

1/8  tsp  salt

2  large  eggs

3/4  cup  granulated sugar   (150 gm)

Instructions :

1.  Preheat oven to 350'F/180'C.  Line 12 muffin cups (me :  15 muffin cups) with liners.  Set aside.

2.  To make the brownies :   In a medium heatproof bowl, place chocolate and butter.  Heat mixture in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted.  Alternatively, you can set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.  Set aside.

3.  In a small bowl sift flour, cocoa powder and salt.  Set aside.

4.  Using a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk eggs and sugar on high speed until thick and pale, about 4 minutes.  Reduce speed to low and slowly add in chocolate mixture.  Stop the mixer.  Add flour mixture and fold, using a rubber spatula, just until combined.  DO NOT OVERMIX.

5.  Divide batter between liners, filling them about 3/4 full.  (If you wish, you could top it with mini oreo).  Bake for 13-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out with moist crumbs and not dry.  Be careful not to overbake as this will make the brownies dry.  Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.  Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack.   

Serve !!!