Brownie Truffles


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Brownie Truffles

Every problem is an opportunity.

My mom used to say that to me when I was growing up and I’d be all miserable because the girls in my class were mean evil witches. My goodness, when it comes to psychological torture, girls have it down pat. I’m still bowled over by the behavior my classmates exhibited toward me when I was a kid, and I kind of wonder how they live with themselves today. Are they telling their own kids to go out there and make fun of the kid in class who doesn’t have the perfect designer outfit?

Anyway, I could write about this forever, so I’ll pause here and talk about the proverbial lemonade from lemons thing. Or in this case, brownie truffles from an epic fail.

Brownie Truffles

I was testing out another recipe yesterday and it just tanked. I’ve been working on developing the Bronut (my brownie/donut mashup, premiere date TBD) and I couldn’t get them out of my donut pan in one piece. So instead of smacking myself on the forehead, I dug the brownies out of the pan, mashed them up with frosting, shaped them into balls and dipped them in chocolate melts. Voila! Brownie truffles!

Brownie Truffles

And very high quality ones, too. This brownie recipe is my all-time favorite for fudgy factor. So you can be sure that these truffles are rich.

And gluten-free. My first test batch had oat flour in it. Unfortunately, I think my next batch is going to use flour. But these truffles are safe for all tummies!

Brownie Truffles

We all love truffles. And basically, this is a brownie pop without the stick. I don’t like to fool with sticks unless I have a ton of time, which I don’t. So you get to hold this in your hands and revel in the fudge overload. You can make your own chocolate frosting, but again, we all are short on time. I did my favorite time-saving trick of heading to my local bakery and buying a small tub of their chocolate frosting. That way, you don’t have to deal with the stuff in a can (I’m not the biggest fan of that taste), and you can still cut down on steps.

Remember, every problem is an opportunity. I’m grown up now and I’d flatten any of those mean girls with all the sassiness in my adult arsenal if I could, but the truth is, I’m stronger and a better person because of what they put me through. And these brownie truffles are equally formidable.

 

Brownie Truffles

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oat flour (labeled gluten-free, or you can use regular if gluten is not an issue)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup chocolate frosting (see thoughts above regarding homemade vs. store bought)
chocolate melts (I used Ghirardelli)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line an 8 X 8 pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the cocoa into the melted butter until it dissolves. Add the sugar and stir again. When the sugar is incorporated, mix in the vanilla and eggs. Add the salt and oat flour, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool.
  5. When the brownies are cool, crumble them with your hands into a medium-sized bowl. Add the frosting and mix until the brownies and frosting are fully combined. It will be very sticky.
  6. Place the mixture in the freezer for 20 minutes until chilled and easy to handle.
  7. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Quickly roll the brownie mixture into balls and place onto the cookie sheet.
  8. Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes.
  9. When you're ready, melt the chocolate according to package directions. Dip each truffle into the chocolate, covering it fully.
  10. Using a fork, pick up the truffle and let the excess melted chocolate drip through the tines. Place on the cookie sheet.
  11. Decorate as desired. Allow to harden.
  12. If you want a fudgier truffle, store in the refrigerator. Otherwise, keep in an airtight container.
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Mir

I fulfill many roles in life: wife, mother, teacher, everlasting learner. This site is dedicated to one role that expresses my creativity in ways that I find consistently challenging and rewarding: baker. Inventing new ways to enhance food, especially if that food involves chocolate or peanut butter (or both!), is a passion of mine. I look forward to sharing my ideas with you.

This Post Has 8 Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    I’m sort of glad that you had a recipe failure, otherwise you wouldn’t have created these delicious brownie truffles! These look like little bites of brownie heaven, Mir! I love how rich and decadent the insides look. And I really love the saying that every problem is an opportunity. What a great way to look at things!
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    1. Mir

      Yep, my mom is full of wisdom and good sayings. I’m working on being that kind of mom, too! And she’s right, because I’m really enjoying these truffles. Wish I could share with you, Gayle!

  2. Danielle

    I love that quote from your Mom, something we all need to remember. I also love these little brownie truffles, these look so decadent and delicious. I could go for a few of these right now!
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    1. Mir

      I have had quite a few, Danielle. It’s a little bit much. But in a good way!

  3. Michele @ Two Raspberries

    I too love that quote from your mom, it is very true ;-)… and WOW ! these look so fudgy! I mean brownies are already amazing but turned into truffles, I mean come on this must have only lasted 1 day in your house 😉 Yum-O!
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    1. Mir

      They didn’t last long! Anything with brownie never does. Thanks, Michele!

  4. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat.

    These look delicious. I ended up with a happy surprise in brownie truffles from a failed brownie recipe a while back too. I then wished I had kept the failed recipe, solely to make the truffles again because they were so good I was sad when they were gone! Nice when fails work out well! These truffles look perfectly fudge and rich!
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    1. Mir

      They were! I’m so glad I didn’t throw away the brownies, because you can always do something with them. Thanks, Stacey!

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