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Beach Brownie Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 48 servings

Description

Delight in these fun and festive Beach Brownie Cups, featuring rich mini brownie cups filled with vibrant blue buttercream and topped with gummy ring candies and teddy graham cookies. Perfect for parties or summer-themed gatherings, these bite-sized treats combine classic chocolate brownie flavors with a playful beach-inspired twist.

Ingredients

Brownie Base

  • 18.3 oz box of brownie mix
  • Water, eggs, and oil as required by brownie mix box instructions

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • Blue food coloring, as needed

Toppings

  • 48 round gummy candies (gummy rings)
  • 48 Teddy graham cookies

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the brownie cups.
  2. Mix Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix with the water, eggs, and oil as directed on your brownie mix box packaging. Stir until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Fill Mini Muffin Tins: Spoon the brownie batter into a mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. You may need to bake in batches if your oven or tin size requires it.
  4. Bake Brownie Cups: Bake the mini brownies for approximately 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
  5. Create Cups: While the brownie cups are still warm, gently press down the center of each with a teaspoon to form a cup shape. Be careful not to break the brownies. This will hold the frosting and toppings later.
  6. Cool Brownie Cups: Set the shaped brownie cups aside to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
  7. Prepare Buttercream: Using an electric hand mixer, whip the softened butter until creamy and light.
  8. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the whipped butter while mixing on a low speed until incorporated fully.
  9. Add Food Coloring: Add blue food coloring a few drops at a time, continuing to mix until you achieve the desired shade of blue.
  10. Adjust Coloring: If the color is not vibrant enough, add more blue food coloring and whip again until fully blended.
  11. Fill Brownie Cups: Spoon or pipe the prepared blue buttercream frosting into each cooled brownie cup, filling each generously.
  12. Add Gummy Rings: Place one round gummy candy on top of the buttercream in each brownie cup to mimic a beach float ring.
  13. Add Teddy Grahams: Insert one teddy graham cookie into the center of each gummy candy ring, creating a fun beach-themed decoration on each mini treat.

Notes

  • Ensure the brownie cups are completely cool before filling to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • You can customize the blue color shade to match your party theme by adjusting the amount of food coloring.
  • Use a piping bag with a decorative tip to pipe the buttercream for a more polished look.
  • These treats are best served the same day or within 2 days for optimal freshness.
  • For a nut-free option, verify the brownie mix and toppings do not contain nuts.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/beach-brownie-cups-recipe/