Theo's Cinnamon Sugar Churro Brownie Bites
Fudgy brownie bites get a cinnamon-sugar coat and a warm chocolate dip for a playful diner-style dessert.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 25 · Total: 35 · Serves: 12 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.9/5 (317 reviews)
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A bakery brownie and a fairground churro meet in a small, shareable bite.
Story
Theo says a dessert this stacked deserves a little swagger. The centers stay dark and fudgy, the cinnamon sugar crackles around the edges, and a quick chocolate dip makes every bite feel like a diner special. Set out a plate and let people pretend they are only taking one.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for coating
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, for dipping
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang. Whisk the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until no dry streaks remain. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the center is set but still fudgy.
- Cool the brownie completely in the pan, then lift it out and cut it into 12 bite-size squares.
- Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt the dipping chocolate with the coconut oil in 20-second bursts, stirring between each.
- Brush each brownie bite lightly with chocolate or dip one corner, then roll the sugar side in cinnamon sugar. Let the coating set before serving.
Chef Tips
- Cool the brownies fully before cutting so the bites keep clean edges.
- Bake just until set because a slightly underbaked center gives the best churro-brownie texture.
- Use white chocolate for the dip, or add a pinch of cayenne to the cinnamon sugar.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Cook's Notes
- **Timing:** Cool the brownies fully before cutting so the bites keep clean edges.
- **Texture:** Bake just until set because a slightly underbaked center gives the best churro-brownie texture.
- **Swaps:** Use white chocolate for the dip, or add a pinch of cayenne to the cinnamon sugar.
- **Storage:** Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.