Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites

Bake the brownies as directed on the package (you’ll typically need water, eggs, and oil, amounts as directed in mix package).

When they are done remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool until you are able to handle them. Crumble up the brownies into a large bowl. Roll the crumbs into balls (about 1-1/2 tablespoons each). Place balls on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze about 1 hour until firm.

Prepare another cookie sheet or two with wax paper. Melt a package of candy coating as the package directs. Put the candy coating in a microwaveable dish (I like to use my Pyrex measuring cup). Remove about 4-5 balls from the freezer at a time; they defrost quickly and you will want them to stay firm as you dip them in the candy coating. Take a metal skewer, stick it into the top of the ball, dip into the candy coating. Lightly tap the skewer on the side of the dish slowly rotating the skewer. Do this to allow excess candy coating drip off.

Set it on the wax paper and, using another skewer to hold the ball down, gently pull the skewer out of the top then dip the tip of the skewer in the candy coating and carefully fill in over the hole from the skewer. Before moving on to the next ball, sprinkle with pink sugar sprinkles (optional). Repeat with the rest of the balls and chocolate.