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Perfect Graduation Cap Brownie Bites

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These adorable brownie bites shaped like graduation caps are quick, easy, and perfect for celebrations. They feature a rich, fudgy texture with a tender crumb and charming fondant decorations.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Black fondant for graduation cap tops
  • Yellow or gold edible tassel icing or thin fondant strips
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate ganache (optional, made from equal parts heavy cream and chopped dark chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly to about 1 inch thickness.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Cool brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Cut brownies into 1.5 inch squares using a sharp knife or brownie cutter.
  10. Roll out black fondant to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut squares slightly larger than brownie tops.
  11. Optional: Brush a thin layer of chocolate ganache on each brownie square top.
  12. Place fondant squares on top of brownies, pressing gently to adhere.
  13. Create tassels by rolling out thin strips of yellow or gold fondant or piping icing and attach to each cap corner using a dab of ganache or water.
  14. Let decorated brownie bites set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill brownies before cutting to reduce crumbling. Keep fondant cool while rolling to prevent sticking. Use cornstarch or powdered sugar to dust rolling surface if needed. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate. Fondant can be replaced with piped ganache or edible wafer paper.

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