Another outstanding Dorie recipe. Guess what? I am going to a Dorie book signing this weekend. I cannot wait. My sister called me a borderline Dorie stalker, but what does she know?
These little brownie buttons took no time to make and are super festive looking. I put the sprinkles on as an afterthought, but I much prefer them plain white. There is something so simple and elegant about the plain white tops. They are the perfect little bite and full of rich chocolate and a slight crunch from the white chocolate. These will definitely be making an appearance during the holidays at my house.
Are you following along with the 12 Weeks of Cookies? It is really fun to add my link and see what everyone else has come up with. I love getting new ideas and remembering old treats that I have forgotten about. It really is getting me in the mood for the holidays. And that is no easy feat, Christmas is not my favorite holiday.
This recipe is adapted from Dorie’s recipe. I doubled it and am giving you the doubled proportions. Dorie also adds the zest of one orange and 2 teaspoons of sugar. She combines the zest and sugar in a small bowl and rubs them together to release the oils in the zest.
1/2 cup plus 4 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick of butter
5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
2 eggs
4 ounces white chocolate
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, chocolate and brown sugar over low to medium heat.
Whisk the chocolate until it is all melted. Let cool for a few minutes. Whisk in the vanilla and eggs.
Whisk in the flour. Stir only until the flour is incorporated. It will be glossy and gorgeous.
Spray 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
Fill with about a teaspoon of batter. The batter will come 3/4 of the way up the sides of the pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 14-16 minutes.
Cool on a cooling rack.
Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler or using the microwave. Add the vegetable oil slowly. Add enough oil so that the chocolate is loose enough to dip the brownie buttons into.
How good do they look?
This week I used this cute clear paint can. I cut a strip of dotted card stock and wrapped it around the base of the can. I added ribbon adhesive to the top of the paper. I put a cute sticker in the middle and added some ribbons to the sides of the can. Done and done.
Wouldn’t you be happy if these two brought you this cute can of Brownie Buttons? I sure would. But I am a little biased.
Week 3 Twelve Weeks of Christmas:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 4 Tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick of butter
- 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- 2 eggs
- 4 ounces white chocolate
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, chocolate and brown sugar over low to medium heat.
- Whisk the chocolate until it is all melted. Let cool for a few minutes. Whisk in the vanilla and eggs.
- Whisk in the flour. Stir only until the flour is incorporated. It will be glossy and gorgeous.
- Spray 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Fill with about a teaspoon of batter. The batter will come 3/4 of the way up the sides of the pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 14-16 minutes.
- Cool on a cooling rack.
- Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler or using the microwave. Add the vegetable oil slowly. Add enough oil so that the chocolate is loose enough to dip the brownie buttons into.
I am Bree. I love to cook. Even more than I love to take pictures.
Those look just like the ones from Starbucks! I love Dorie recipes so I can imagine how delicious these guys are.
amanda @ fake ginger recently posted..Not-So-Snappy Gingersnaps
not only delicious, but so quick AND you use one pot!
Hi Bree! Such a gorgeous post as always. Love those adorable decorated paint cans. Your photos always inspire as do these cookies. Have loads of fun at the Dorie book signing
xo
Thank you Marla! Dorie was so wonderful.
So cute! Come on Christmas! We can’t wait. And we are so jealous you’re going to a Dorie signing!!
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Dorie was so much fun. She tells a great story and was so approachable. If you get the chance, go see her.
Oh my gosh, these are SO adorable and I love the way you packaged them up!!
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Thank you Tracy!
Love the paint can idea; they would be great as a teacher gift for the holidays.
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Yes, they would. The can was a perfect container and you could do a million things with it.
What a great gift gift idea! I have a few mini muffin pans, and I think I must get more creative with them! I also must spend some serious time on your blog. It looks fabulous!
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Thank you!!
Love it!!!!
mickey
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Thanks Mickey!
Those buttons are absolutely darling, but I especially love your gift packaging idea. It really makes them look attractive. I know I’d enjoy getting one of those for Christmas.
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Me too… I think that spending a few extra minutes making the packaging pretty really makes the person getting the package feel loved.
I love these brownie buttons! I will have to try them for sure. I also love how you packaged them. Such great photography! BTW, you have a couple of cuties there:)
Thank you Sue!
I really need to get my Dorie cookbook out ans start using it more! These look outstanding! Have fun at the book signing!
you should, such a great book! She was just as warm and fun in person.
such a good idea to package them up like that. are all of your christmas cookies going to be easy to gift? love it!
Emily @ The Happy Home recently posted..Pumpkin-Shaped Sugar Cookies
Yes, they will! If it takes more than a few minutes, I won’t do it. I like simple too….
They do look delicious and your little container is perfect!!!
Thank you Erin!
I love the melted chocolate on top! So simple, yet so sophisticated! I can’t wait to try this out and package them up for gifts! Thanks for sharing!
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my pleasure!
I made Dorie’s brownie buttons last year and they are a standby for me, love them!!! Your’s are so fabulous and festive!!!
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Wow your boy looks so much like my nephew when he was younger I did double take! I love all the step by step photos!
Thanks!
I just got Dorie’s book for my birthday, and this is one of the many recipes I can’t wait to try!
it is my favorite book ever!!! A gem.
Um, do those two make deliveries? Because I could sure use a brownie button right about now….
I wish that I could help you out.
Yum yum yum
Brownie bites are the best. Big brownies are usually way too rich for me to handle- but the fact these are small means I can eat two or eight without an upset tummy, right? 
I agree! I do not really like a big brownie. 8 is just fine…
Bree, these look great … and as always, I love you packaging ideas. You are a creative genius!!!
Trisha recently posted..Week 3 of 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies- Brandy Snaps
Hardly! Just a girl trying to get rid of some scraping supplies!
Oh! I love the white chocolate on top!
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So yummy! it gives a little crunch too.
Ooh these look delicious and very addictive! Love the decorations on the tin – making it that bit extra special
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Thank you Lucy! I think making the package special makes the person receiving feel special too.
I never got to make these. You are my impetus to make them. They are adorable.
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You will love them and honestly, they take one pan and no time at all! Start to finish that project (with packaging) took maybe an hour.
I made these for our wedding because our colors were black and white. We had a huge candy/treat station. It was fun! Thanks for the reminder. I should make them again soon!
How cute is that? You should make them for your anniversary!
I love these!! Love the packaging!
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Thank you April!
I absolutely love these brownie buttons and have just bookmarked the recipe. We are huge brownie fans and I know they would be a big hit. Love the packaging idea. You are giving me great ideas as well. Thank you!
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They are so good. I am not even a huge brownie fan and I love these.
You are sooooo creative!!!
that is rich coming from you!!!! You are super creative.
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