Mini Brownie Cupcakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F and line mini–muffin tins with liners. Spray liners with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Melt butter and chocolate in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring until smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt. Remove pan from heat and whisk in granulated sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking after each addition until incorporated, and stir in flour mixture just until blended.

4. 4

   Spoon batter into muffin liners, filling cups to top, and bake in middle of oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out with crumbs adhering. Cool 5 minutes in tins and turn out onto racks. Repeat with remaining batter.

5. 5

   Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.