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Perfect Graduation Cap Brownie Bites Easy DIY Gold Tassel Treats

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These fudgy brownie bites shaped like graduation caps feature a glossy chocolate ganache topping and edible gold tassels, perfect for celebrations and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (115g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons water
  • Edible gold dust or luster dust
  • Black fondant or black candy melts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Remove from oven and cool completely on a cooling rack.
  7. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let cool until spreadable.
  8. Cut cooled brownies into 2-inch squares using a sharp knife or cookie cutter.
  9. Spread a thin layer of ganache on each brownie square.
  10. Mix powdered sugar with water until thick but pipeable, add edible gold dust and mix well.
  11. Transfer icing to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny corner cut and pipe tassels on each brownie cap. Let dry at least 30 minutes.
  12. Optionally, use black fondant or melted candy melts to create the square base or button on the cap, attaching with ganache or icing.
  13. Arrange brownie bites on a platter and serve.

Notes

[‘Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy; test with a toothpick at 25 minutes.’, ‘Cool brownies completely before cutting and decorating for clean edges.’, ‘Warm and dry knife between cuts for smoother brownie squares.’, ‘Let ganache cool to a spreadable consistency to avoid soaking into brownies.’, ‘Practice piping tassels on parchment paper before decorating brownies.’, ‘Prepare ganache while brownies bake to save time.’, ‘Substitute gluten-free flour and dairy-free ingredients for dietary needs.’]

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Keywords: brownie bites, graduation treats, chocolate brownies, gold tassel, party dessert, easy brownies, celebration dessert

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