Easter Brownie Bites recipe

Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, one of Ireland's most exclusive and tranquil retreats, has put together a simple, crowd-pleasing bake that you can enjoy over the Easter break.

Inchydoney’s Easter Brownie Bites are rich, chocolatey little treats with a surprise mini chocolate egg centre! Perfect for spring get-togethers, family baking, or just a seasonal sweet fix. They come together in under 30 minutes and you can use everyday ingredients. Plus they are easy enough for little hands to get involved, so it can keep everyone entertained during the Easter holidays.

Ingredients:

- 175g Butter  

- 150g Dark Chocolate  

- 250g Light Brown Sugar  

- 85g Self-Raising Flour  

- 50g Cocoa Powder  

- 3 Large Eggs  

- 100g Milk Chocolate Chips  

- 24 Mini Chocolate Eggs (plus more for decoration)

- A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Heat oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4.  

2. Line 24 holes of a mini muffin tray with paper cases.  

3. Put the butter, dark chocolate, and sugar in a pan and heat on low, stirring constantly until the butter and chocolate have melted and combined.  

4. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for a few minutes.  

5. Sift the flour, cocoa, and a good pinch of salt into a large bowl.  

6. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.  

7. Beat your eggs and mix it into the mixture until fully combined.  

8. Stir in half of the chocolate chips.  

9. Divide the mixture between the cases and place a Mini Egg into the centre of each, gently pressing down.  

10. Bake for 12–15 minutes until just set but still gooey in the centre. They will continue to cook slightly as they cool.  

11. Leave to cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  

12. Melt the remaining chocolate chips in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring frequently.  

13. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly until thick, then dot a small amount on each brownie and stick extra Mini Eggs on top.  

Enjoy! 

Slán go fóill.