Mini Egg Brownies
These indulgent brownies, packed full of Mini Eggs, are the perfect Easter dessert for any chocolate lover - every bite it almost too much to handle!
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Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F, and line a brownie tin or 9-inch square cake tin with baking parchment.
Add the dark chocolate and butter to a heatproof bowl and gently melt in a microwave in 30-second blasts. Alternatively place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and gradually melt it, stirring until smooth. Leave to one side to cool down slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, soft brown sugar and caster sugar with a handheld mixer until thick, pale and fluffy. Alternatively, whisk together in a stand mixer with the balloon attachment.
Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and gently whisk together until the mixture is silky and smooth.
Sieve together the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder, and add to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold together with a metal spoon or spatula until everything is well combined.
Pour half the batter into the lined brownie tin, and scatter over the Mini Eggs; make sure to save some for on top of the brownies. Pour over the remaining brownie batter and smooth over with an angled spatula.
Bake for 35 minutes until firm but still a little gooey in the centre. After 25 minutes, remove the brownies from the oven and scatter over the remaining Mini Eggs pushing them into the brownie batter. Return the brownies to the oven and bake for a further 10 minutes
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NotesWhat size cake pan do I need? I recommend using a 9-inch square cake pan or brownie tray; this will give you a nice thick brownie layer that you can pack full of Mini Eggs.
How many brownies does the recipe make?Depending on how big you slice the brownies, the recipe will make 12-16 slices.
How should I store the brownies? The brownies are best kept stored in an air-tight container at room temperature.
How long will the brownies keep for? If stored correctly the brownies will keep up to 5 days in an air-tight container.
Is it possible to freeze the brownies? Yes! Once they are fully cooled, slice up the brownies and wrap them in baking parchment before placing in a freezer-proof container. They will keep for up to 3 months. Remember to fully defrost the brownies before eating.
Can I half the recipe for a smaller batch? Yes you can! The recipe quantities can easily be halved for a smaller batch, and I regularly do this if I don’t want to bake the full amount. For a half batch, I bake the brownies in an 8-inch square cake pan and get between 9 and 12 slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What size cake pan do I need?
A: I recommend using a 9-inch square cake pan or brownie tray; this will give you a nice thick brownie layer that you can pack full of Mini Eggs.
Q: How many brownies does the recipe make?
A: Depending on how big you slice the brownies, the recipe will make 12-16 slices.
Q: How should I store the brownies?
A: The brownies are best kept stored in an air-tight container at room temperature.
Q: How long will the brownies keep for?
A: If stored correctly the brownies will keep up to 5 days in an air-tight container.
Q: Is it possible to freeze the brownies?
A: Yes! Once they are fully cooled, slice up the brownies and wrap them in baking parchment before placing in a freezer-proof container. They will keep for up to 3 months. Remember to fully defrost the brownies before eating.
Q: Can I half the recipe for a smaller batch?
A: Yes you can! The recipe quantities can easily be halved for a smaller batch, and I regularly do this if I don't want to bake the full amount. For a half batch, I bake the brownies in an 8-inch square cake pan and get between 9 and 12 slices.
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These brownies were spot on on the fudgy level. Loved the recipe. We made a half batch as per Lou's instructions in the post and it was just the right amount for us. We also added in the mini Cream Eggs as well as Mini Eggs for an extra chocolate treat. Going to make these again.
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