Chocolate Chipotle Butter Bites

I was looking for a simple & chocolaty treat to take to my friend Cristi's house yesterday for The Big Game and I came up with these. Chocolate Chipotle Butter Bites.
Similar to a brownie, these are rich, chocolaty & have just a hint of savory spice, they are just gooey-er than a brownie.



Here are the ingredients for this dish:



Start by pre-heating your oven to 325ºF. Combine 10 TBSP of butter, 1 1/4 C sugar, 3/4 C + 2 TBSP cocoa, 1/4 tsp salt & 3/4 tsp chipotle powder in a medium heatproof bowl and set the bowl in a wide skillet of barely simmering water.





Stir frequently until the butter has melted & the mixture becomes the consistency of wet sand. You want to heat it until its hot to the touch.



Remove from heat and cool slightly until it just feels warm. Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time stirring vigorously after each one.



Now the batter should look thick & shiny.



Add 1/2 C flour and mix gently until all of the flour is incorporated.



Place the batter into an 8" x 8" square pan that has been lined with parchment paper.



I cut the edges of the parchment down once the batter is in the pan so it doesn't burn.



Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until a wooden pick is inserted into the center & comes out slightly moist. You want to make sure they are gooey. :)

Cool slightly then lift from pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into about 1 1/2" square pieces.




Dust lightly with powdered sugar & enjoy!




cheers!
xo diane