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Perfect Graduation Cap Brownie Bites with Easy Peanut Butter Filling

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These festive brownie bites feature a fudgy brownie base, creamy peanut butter filling, and a smooth chocolate cap, perfect for graduation celebrations and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box of brownie mix (about 18.3 oz / 520 g)
  • Ingredients called for on brownie box (usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth, not chunky)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Edible gold dust or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brownie batter by following the instructions on your brownie box, mixing the mix, eggs, oil, and water until just combined (about 5 minutes).
  2. Pour the batter evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan (about 1 hour).
  3. Make the peanut butter filling by beating together creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  4. Once cooled, lift the brownie slab out and cut into 24 even squares (approximately 2-inch squares).
  5. Spread about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter filling on 12 of the brownie squares. Top each with one of the remaining 12 brownie squares, gently pressing down to sandwich the filling.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals in the microwave or using a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
  7. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate on top of each brownie sandwich. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle edible gold dust or sprinkles if desired. Let the chocolate harden completely at room temperature or in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Arrange the brownie bites on a platter and serve.

Notes

Do not skip the cooling step to avoid crumbling when cutting brownies. Adjust peanut butter filling consistency to avoid leaking. Melt chocolate gently to prevent burning. Use parchment paper for easier lifting and cutting. Rewarm chocolate if it thickens before finishing spreading. Let refrigerated filling come to room temperature before spreading.

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