Hamdi Saidani This Sunny’s Easy Brownie BonBons Recipe is a decadent and easy recipe, which is made with boxed brownie mix and colorful chocolate wafers. It’s a great choice for parties, ready in about 45 minutes, plus chilling time.
Sunny’s Easy Brownie BonBons Recipe Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the molds
- Two 18-ounce boxes brownie mix
- 16 ounces red chocolate wafers, melted
- 16 ounces pink chocolate wafers, melted
- Special equipment: lip and heart-shaped silicone molds
How To Make Sunny’s Easy Brownie BonBons Recipe
- Prep the oven and molds: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat each silicone mold with cooking spray.
- Bake the brownies: Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions. Fill each silicone mold halfway with brownie batter. Bake for 30 minutes, then allow to cool and remove from the mold. Clean the molds fully for the next step.
- Prepare the chocolate shells: Pour a bit of the red chocolate into the bottom of the molds to fill a quarter of the way. Allow to cool and partially set, then pour the pink chocolate over the top to fill the mold about halfway.
- Assemble the bonbons: Immediately add the brownie back to the mold and gently press it into the melted chocolate.
- Chill and serve: Chill in the fridge or freezer until firm, about 15 minutes, then release from the molds and serve.
Recipe Tips
- How to make the brownies extra chocolatey? For a brownie upgrade, substitute melted butter for the oil and hot coffee for the water called for in the box mix instructions. This creates a more intensely chocolatey brownie.
- Can I make these without special molds? Yes. If you don’t have lip or heart-shaped molds, you can use a standard mini muffin tin to create simple, round bonbons.
- What’s the best way to melt the chocolate wafers? For the smoothest result, melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring well after each interval until they are completely smooth.
- Can I make these ahead of time? Absolutely. These are a perfect make-ahead treat. You can store the finished bonbons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
What To Serve With Brownie BonBons
These are a complete, decadent treat that are perfect on their own.
- A tall glass of cold milk
- A hot cup of coffee or an espresso
- As part of a dessert platter for a party
How To Store Brownie BonBons
- Refrigerate: Store the bonbons in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to a week.
Brownie BonBons Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 180 kcal (per bonbon)
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Sugar: 20g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Why use silicone molds?
Silicone molds are flexible, which makes it very easy to release the finished bonbons without breaking the delicate chocolate shell.
Can I use different colored chocolate wafers?
Yes! You can customize these bonbons for any holiday or occasion by using different colors of candy melts or chocolate wafers.
Do I have to clean the molds after baking the brownies?
Yes, this is an important step. Cleaning the molds ensures that you will have a clean, shiny, and smooth chocolate shell on your finished bonbons.
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Sunny’s Easy Brownie BonBons Recipe
Description
Fun and decadent brownie bites, baked and then pressed into a colorful chocolate shell for the perfect party treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare brownie batter as directed on the box.
- Fill greased silicone molds halfway with batter and bake for 30 minutes. Cool and remove the brownies.
- Clean the molds. Pour a layer of melted red chocolate, then a layer of melted pink chocolate into each mold.
- Gently press a baked brownie into the melted chocolate in each mold.
- Chill for about 15 minutes until firm.
- Release the bonbons from the molds and serve.
Notes
- Using a box brownie mix is the key to this quick and easy recipe.
- The “brownie upgrade” tip (using butter for oil and coffee for water) will result in a richer flavor.
- These are perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any festive occasion.
- Be sure your brownies are completely cooled before you press them into the chocolate shells.
