Chocolate-Dipped Brownie Bites Recipe

Ingredients:

• 
  3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• red and green M&M's or red and green gumdrops or melted white chocolate chips or other Christmas candies or candy sprinkles

• Directions:

  1. 1
     For Brownies: In a saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat; remove from the heat.
  2. 2
     Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.
  3. 3
     Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. 4
     Combine flour, salt and baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  5. 5
     Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 325°F for 35 minutes or until set.
  6. 6
     Cool completely. Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes (do not freeze completely). Cut into squares.
  7. 7
     For Coating: In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt remaining chips with shortening; stir until smooth.
  8. 8
     Using a small plastic fork with two middle tines broken off, dip brownies to completely coat; shake off excess.
  9. 9
     Place brownies on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; immediately decorate with M&M's or other toppings as desired or drizzle with melted baking chips.
  10. 10
      Let stand until set. Store in a sealed container in a cool place.