Instant Pot Brownie Bites are delicious and fudgy brownies that are easy to make in pressure cooker for a perfectly sized dessert. Moist and fudgy brownies that are easily made from a box mix these are a great dessert to make in the Instant Pot. Perfectly sized to decorate for a party or give as a fancy boxed homemade gift.
Why this works
- Quick and easy - these come together with your favorite box mix with hands off cooking time in the Instant Pot just like my pineapple upside down cake.
- Party-sized - impress your family and your guests with individual sized serving of these moist brownies. Decorate your Instant Pot Brownie Bites and serve them in colorful cupcake holders for an easy dessert. Great brunch food like egg bites and portable for the party.
- Customizable - add in extra chocolate or nuts or leave it out to make it your way. Instant Pot French toast bites are the same, and easy to make.
Ingredients you will need
Here is a quick snapshot of the ingredients you'll need. Scroll down to the recipe card where you'll find exact measurements.
Ingredient notes
- Brownie mix - any of your favorite brownie mixes will do.
- Melting chocolate - if you decide to candy coat the Instant Pot brownie bites then you won't regret it! Do not use chocolate chips for this. Stick with chocolate melting wafers, or chocolate bark.
- Decorations - the sky or your pantry is the limits. Sprinkles, chips, powdered sugar, colored sugar sprinkles, and chocolate chips are all great for this.
How to make this
Step 1: Prepare the brownie batter
In a large bowl combine the brownie box mix and the other ingredients for the box mix you purchased. Typically these are water, oil, and eggs.
The portions I list in the recipe card for these ingredients may be different from your box mix. Be sure to use what was listed for your brand.
Mix either by hand or with a mixer until all the ingredients are combined and the batter is relatively smooth.
Step 2: Cooking the brownies
Grease the inside of a silicone egg bite tray very well with either a cooking spray oil or other oil with a brush. Fill each cup leaving about ¼" of space at the top. Cover lightly with foil.
Pour the minimum amount of water for your model Instant Pot into the pot.
- 3-Quart Instant Pot - ½ cup
- 6-Quart Instant Pot - 1 cup
- 8-Quart Instant Pot - 2 cups
Place the rack with the egg bite mold on top of it into the pressure cooker. Stack the second silicone mold on top. Seal and cook on high pressure for 30-minutes followed by a 10-minute natural pressure release.
Remove and cool completely on a wire rack. One box will fill almost both the molds. Once cooled enjoy, or decorate with a chocolate coating and sprinkles.
Expert tips
Be sure not to put to much oil in the silicone molds. Wipe out excess with a paper towel if there is to much. For brownies with chocolate overload add ½ cup chocolate chips and ¼ cup chocolate syrup to the batter. You can also add nuts to the batter if you wish.
For more cake-like brownies add an extra egg to the batter. You can also make small appetizer sized brownies by only filling the molds by ½ of what I've recommended.
If you're dipping in chocolate it's helpful to use a cake pop stick or wooden skewer to dip the Instant Pot brownie bites into the melted chocolate. Carefully remove them to a plate to cool and harden. If using sprinkles be sure to use them prior to the chocolate hardening.
FAQs
The answer is that they can be over- or undercooked.
An extra egg will make your brownies more cake-like in texture and appearance.
You can do this but it's not necessary. Storing them in a plastic bag, airtight container, or covering the baking dish with plastic wrap are perfectly good storage options.
Serving suggestions
Serve on their own or sprinkled with powdered sugar for a quick treat. You can also melt chocolate melting wafers and coat the brownies, and then for fun decorate them. Serve them alone or as the centerpiece for a delicious ice cream sundae.
Storage
Store in an airtight container, or plastic bag for up to one week. It's not necessary to store in the refrigerator but you can if you like.
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Recipe
Instant Pot Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- 16 ounces brownie mix or one box
- ⅓ cup oil I used olive oil, or use what the box recipe calls for
- 2 eggs or the number of eggs on your box recipe
- 3 tablespoons water
- Chocolate melting wafers, sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Mix together in a large bowl the brownie mix, water, oil, and eggs. Or as directed on your mix.
- Brush the inside of the silicone molds with oil, or spray with cooking spray. Fill each mold leaving at least ¼-inch room at the top. Cover with foil.
- Add the minimum amount of water into your Instant Pot.
- Stack the molds on the wire rack and lower into the pot.
- Cook on high pressure for 30-minutes followed by a 10-minute natural pressure release.
- Cool on wire rack then serve or decorate.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week. These are great on their own or served with ice cream.
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Notes
- 3-Quart Instant Pot - ½ cup
- 6-Quart Instant Pot - 1 cup
- 8-Quart Instant Pot - 2 cups
Nutrition
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I have a question. Is there a reason they can't be stacked and cooked at the same time?
I think you could definitely try it and see. They don’t rise and puff up like egg bites or cake. I have not tested it, but definitely worth trying.
Totally genius! I've got to get myself one of those molds for the Instant Pot so I can make these for me and my toddler. 🙂
I really need to get my hands on some more InstantPot equipment! These look delicious. I can imagine there are so many variations you can make, too. These look so chewy 🙂
I saw this post and I just had to make the fudgy treats. I have got to tell you that they were a huge hit with the grandsons. They may not appreciate Little Debbie's history, like I do, but they sure did chow down on the bites. Will be making them again.
OMG....birthday party heaven. The kids will go wild over these! So fun to have those candies on the outside. AND I love how easy these are to make in the insta pot.
How clever to make these in the instant pot, I would never have thought to do that! Big hit around here, so fudgey!
Oh my goodness!! I haven’t had a cosmic brownie since high school. I used to eat them instead of lunch LOL! I want these so badly, I love that they’re IP!
I love stories of iconic American desserts. I didn't know little Debbie was a real person. That must be some proud Grandpa. Thanks for this recipe and the backstory. This is great!
Well I know where I am passing this recipe along to. My daughter!! She has an Instant Pot, I also bought them the molds for a gift....and she has 2 kids!! Sounds like a winner for them.