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Perfect Graduation Cap Brownie Bites Recipe Easy Homemade Gold Tassel Treats

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These fudgy, rich brownie bites are decorated with a gold tassel detail to celebrate graduations with a fun and elegant touch. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Gold edible paint or gold piping gel
  • Black fondant or black royal icing (for the cap top)
  • Toothpicks or small paintbrush (for applying the gold tassel detail)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  7. Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  8. Cut the brownies into 1.5-inch squares using a sharp knife, cleaning the knife between cuts.
  9. Roll out black fondant thinly and cut tiny squares to place on top of each brownie bite, or pipe black royal icing in a square shape and let dry.
  10. Using a small paintbrush or toothpick dipped in edible gold paint or piping gel, carefully draw a tassel hanging from one corner of each cap.
  11. Allow the gold decoration to dry completely, about 30 minutes, before serving or stacking.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Chill brownies before cutting for cleaner edges. Steady your hand when painting tassels for best results. Clean knife between cuts to avoid crumbs.

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