# Ingredients:
→ Brownie Bites
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g)
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar (90 g)
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (60 g)
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 g)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (90 g)
→ Decoration (Rat Features)
11 - 3.5 oz white chocolate, melted (100 g)
12 - Pink and black gel food coloring
13 - 32 mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
14 - 16 pink heart sprinkles or pink M&M minis (for noses)
15 - 32 slivered almonds or sliced jelly candies (for ears)
16 - 16 licorice laces or spaghetti candy strands (for tails)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 16-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini liners.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and stir in granulated and brown sugars until well blended.
03 - Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth and glossy.
04 - Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt; fold gently into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently fold dark chocolate chips into the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
08 - Tint melted white chocolate with pink gel food coloring to create hues for noses and ears.
09 - Using a piping bag or toothpick, pipe a small dot for the nose, two dots for cheeks, and thin lines for whiskers and tails.
10 - Press two mini chocolate chips into each brownie for eyes, place a pink sprinkle or M&M for the nose, and affix slivered almonds or jelly slices for ears.
11 - Insert a licorice lace or candy strand at the base to form the rat’s tail.
12 - Allow chocolate decorations to solidify before serving.
