Description

These Easy Brownie Truffles are decadent bite-sized treats made from a simple brownie mix, coated in melted chocolate, and optionally decorated with sprinkles, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a sweet snack, these truffles combine the rich flavor of brownies with a smooth chocolate coating, requiring minimal preparation and no baking beyond the brownie base.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

1 box (18 oz) brownie mix (includes eggs, oil, and water as specified on the box)

Coating

1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for smoother melting)

Garnish (Optional)

Sprinkles
Cocoa powder
Chopped nuts

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Instructions

Prepare Brownies: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix box to prepare the batter, adding eggs, oil, and water as required. Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool and Crumble: Allow the baked brownies to cool completely. Once cooled, crumble the brownies into fine pieces using your hands or a food processor.
Form Truffle Balls: Roll the crumbled brownie mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set and firm up.
Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips or candy melts together with the vegetable oil in 20-30 second intervals, stirring well each time until smooth and fully melted.
Coat Truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each brownie ball into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the truffle back on the parchment paper.
Decorate and Set: While the chocolate coating is still wet, sprinkle with optional garnishes such as sprinkles, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts. Refrigerate the truffles for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is fully set.

Notes

Ensure the brownies are completely cool before crumbling to prevent the mixture from becoming too sticky.
Adding vegetable oil to the chocolate helps create a smoother, shinier coating.
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
You can experiment with different coatings such as white chocolate or dark chocolate for variety.
For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to the brownie batter.