Graduation Cap Brownie Bites
Cute and chocolatey graduation-themed brownie treats that are perfect for parties, easy to make, and fun to eat.
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 box Brownies (box mix or homemade) Fudgy brownies work best.
Cap Decoration Ingredients
- 12 pieces Mini peanut butter cups Unwrapped.
- 12 pieces Chocolate squares Thin squares work best.
- 1 cup Frosting (chocolate or vanilla) Use a thicker consistency for better hold.
- 1/4 cup Yellow candy Mini M&Ms, small jelly beans, or yellow sprinkles for the tassel.
- 1 cup Pull and peel licorice or thin candy strings For making tassels.
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake and cool the brownies. Bake your brownies in a pan and let them cool completely, or chill them in the fridge for 30-45 minutes.
- Cut brownie bites into small squares, approximately the size of mini peanut butter cups.
Assembly
- Put a small dab of frosting on top of each brownie square and stick an unwrapped mini peanut butter cup on top, press gently.
- Add another dab of frosting on the peanut butter cup and place a chocolate square on top, centered.
- Cut thin strands of licorice for tassels and attach them by placing one end into a dot of frosting on the chocolate square.
- Stick one yellow candy piece on top of the dot of frosting to resemble the tassel button.
- Refrigerate the tray for 15-20 minutes to let the frosting firm up before serving.
Notes
Assembling the caps assembly-line style can help streamline the process and reduce chaos. You can also make the brownies the day before and assemble the bites closer to the event.