For Better Brownie Bites With A Creative Spin, Use This Unexpected Technique

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There is nothing quite like diving into a delicious, chewy, and decadent fudge brownie — especially if it's a corner piece with the perfect ratio of crackly edge to dense center. It's more satisfying than a cake or a cookie, yet just as easy to whip up at home, so long as you have a great boxed brownie mix on hand. However, even brownies can get a little boring sometimes. 

If you're looking to give your favorite brownie recipe a facelift, you'll want to check out this buzzy social media hack, which combines the dessert with the concept of a famed appetizer: the deviled egg. This tip, which has received wide acclaim on TikTok, calls for preparing your brownie batter as normal before baking it in an egg-shaped silicone mold (like this one from Hmkmtt on Amazon). Once the brownies have exited the oven, use the back of a spoon (preferably one with a rounded bottom, like a measuring spoon). Once the brownies have cooled completely, you can fill them with your favorite frosting or filling of choice and serve them. You'll get the perfect amount of filling in every bite and can customize this recipe however you like. If you prefer blondies, you can try that as well, or use the same technique to elevate your favorite cookie. 

There are numerous fillings that you can add to your brownie-fied deviled eggs; just make sure that you add them after the brownies have cooled completely. Otherwise, you'll risk sloppy frosting and a poor presentation. A classic buttercream is a good option, especially if you are trying to make these as kid-friendly as possible, or if you plan to experiment with sprinkles or a sugared topping. However, you may also want to play with a dark, fudgy frosting to make your brownie bites even more decadent. You can apply it with a piping bag or a resealable bag with the corner cut off to keep things as mess-free as possible. 

That said, frosting is far from the only filling worth trying. This would be an excellent use for canned pie filling, especially cherry, which would give your brownies a Black Forest vibe. For something less sweet, add a homemade fruity compote or jam; raspberry and strawberry flavors would work well with the chocolatey brownie.