CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT BROWNIE BITES

Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownie Bites image

I created this recipe because my sister-in-law really enjoys hazelnuts and is always asking me to bake with them. A plate of these rich, chocolaty bites makes a great gift, too. -Laura Majchrzak, Hunt Valley, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, divided
5 tablespoons butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups ground hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
3/4 cup Nutella
36 whole blanched hazelnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the ground hazelnuts, flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining chips. , Fill paper-lined mini muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. Spread with Nutella; top each with a hazelnut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.