Brownie Bites: A family favorite!

This super easy treat is a favorite of all. They are so easy to make, and a great dessert to serve when all you want to provide is a napkin. I can make a batch in less than an hour (if you want them cute it will take the full hour), but so worth it!

Ingredients:

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix (simply the best - do not use the mix with added chocolate chips). Make the mix according to directions, do not use egg substitute.

Sprinkles (everything is better with sprinkles) or your favorite topping. I have used Heath Bar brickle, coconut (use the extra fine baking coconut for even distribution), cookie crumbs, mini M&M's and graham cracker crumbs with finely chopped marshmallows for smore bites. Be creative, even if they aren't pretty, eat the mistakes. Those are the most fun!

Melted Chocolate/Almond Bark/Candy Melts (Wilton) for dipping. If you are serving these to chocolate addicts, you may want the "real good stuff" and melt high quality chocolate. I use both, but the "flavored" chocolate which is in the bark and melts, is very easy to work with and is very smooth to melt.

Wilton Brownie Pop silicone mold (a must, I have two)

Spray "Pam"  inside the cavity of the mold-make sure all sides are coated well.

Pour the prepared brownie batter into the mold and tap the mold gently to ensure even distribution.

Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. The time will vary depending upon how full you fill the mold. I fill 2/3 full so that the base of the brownie is flat and sits flush on the serving plate. Always place the mold on a cookie sheet for stability.

Once the brownies are finished, cool in the mold. If you are in a hurry, you can put them in the freezer. This mold is very durable, and can go from the oven to the freezer without any problems. I am not patient and I tend to use my freezer often to quicken the process.

 Turn on the brownie bites onto a clean surface, and make sure they are cool before you attempt to dip them. If you do not cool them completly, they will not dip well.

Melt the chips in a microwave safe bowl. Be careful not to overheat, the chips will be one huge ball of glue if you do not watch the chocolate carefully.
Dip the bites into the mixture, coating a little or a lot. I like to coat 1/2 of the bite.

Shake your favorite topping over the bite to coat. Mix it up and use different sprinkles or toppings for variety. Serve on a pretty cake plate, or seal in a cello bag for a special treat once they are cool.

Note: You can insert sticks into the top of the bites if you desire to make them "pops". Dip the end of a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert into the brownie. Make sure it is secure, I often freeze them at this point to ensure they are secure and will stay.

For the pops, you will dip the bottom and then coat. They are very cute and a favorite with the kids!