Brownie Cupcakes
This simple recipe for Brownie Cupcakes has chocolate chips sprinkled on top to make a fun dessert that is easy to serve and enjoy.
Brownies In A Cupcake Pan
Use cupcake liners while baking a box of brownie mix and there’s no cutting, scooping or trying to figure out whether to get the middle brownie or one along the edge.
My mom is know for her Cheesecake Cupcakes and this recipe is one that our preacher’s wife brings to carry-in meals regularly. These brownie cupcakes are her signature item to share.
We love that it’s easy to add sprinkles for a birthday or add some seasonal colored sprinkles for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter or Halloween.
When we want to get a bit fancier with cupcake these cream cheese and chocolate-filled Brownie Cheesecake Cupcakes are another favorite.
Why This Brownie Cupcake Recipe Works
- Quick to serve because are simple to pick up and go
- Great for kids as cupcake brownies are easy to handle
- Portion control is always nice when enjoying a chocolate dessert
- No frosting necessary
Ingredients Needed
- Brownie Mix – basic family sized mix works well
- Vegetable Oil
- Water
- Eggs
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Step By Step Instructions
Pour the brownie mix into a large mixing bowl.
Add oil, water and slightly beaten eggs. Mix well.
Spoon or scoop into a paper lined cupcake pan. Fill each tin 3/4 full.
Sprinkle about 7 chocolate chips on top of each cupcake brownie.
Bake in an oven preheated to 325°F for about 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Fill liners evenly so the brownie mix cupcakes bake evenly. We have an extra large cookie scoop that works perfectly to fill them 3/4 full with batter.
- Can add 1/2 to 1 cup of chopped nuts for a crunch.
- Take care not to burn these. It is best to text one to determine the baking time in your oven before baking a whole batch. The texture changes after and becomes more firm (or crunchy if over baked) after cooling.
More Easy Desserts To Grab and Go
Brownie Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 18 ounce box brownie mix
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Stir together 18 ounce box brownie mix, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs and 3 tablespoons water in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Line muffin tins with cupcake liners. Fill 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle about 7 chocolate chips on top top of each batter filled cupcake.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 325℉ for 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Rate This Recipe Pin This RecipeOriginally published December 4, 2018 with updates made on December 10, 2025.
How much is 4 squares of chocolate in grams? What size chocolate squares are you talking about? These sound and look yum, I can’t wait to make them!
Great question! 1 square = 1 ounce = 28.3 grams. I hope you enjoy the recipe!