Cooking and Capturing: Cream Cheese Brownie Bites

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Cream Cheese Brownie Bites

I'm trying to use all the brownie mix I have before the heat begins. I don't think I would stay in the kitchen to bake by then. This is second to the last pack and I decided to make into mini-cupcake with cream cheese frosting and decorated with colorful candies to catch up Mayflower season. I still have to improve the process of making frost. I admit, I'm having a hard time when it comes to frosting.

1 brownie mix

1/3 cup canola oil

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C(350 ̊F). In a mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients until incorporated. Scoop the batter and place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Transfer the brownies to wire rocks to cool completely before frosting.

For Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese

1 stick melted butter (1/2 cup)

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoon milk (optional)

Candies (optional)

Beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, and milk and keep beating until smooth. Place the frosting in a piping tube/bag. Pipe on top of the cupcakes. Place the candies on top of the icing (optional).