I love #Holidays that turn into #teachingmoment which is what January 10th is which was a #Holiday that celebrates National Bittersweet Chocolate Day #BittersweetChocolateDay. I don’t know about you but I had to look up what Bittersweet Chocolate is used in
Join my family and let’s celebrate the bold, deep flavor of bittersweet chocolate today! Bittersweet Chocolate is a rich treat that contains a higher percentage of cocoa, giving it that signature intensity chocolate lovers adore. Whether you enjoy Bittersweet Chocolate in baking, melting, sipping, or nibbling straight from the bar, National Bittersweet Chocolate Day is the perfect excuse to indulge a little.
Fun Ways to Celebrate
- Bake a small‑batch bittersweet brownie to share with your friends and family. I’ve included a recipe below you can use.
- Stir bittersweet chocolate into morning oatmeal
- Host a mini tasting with different cocoa percentages
- Share a chocolate‑themed fun fact card with your friends and family
- Create a cozy winter drink using melted bittersweet chocolate
Bittersweet Chocolate Brownie Bites
Moist, fudgy, and just the right amount of grown‑up chocolate depth.
Ingredients
- Bittersweet chocolate (60–70%), chopped — 8 oz
- Unsalted butter — ½ cup
- Granulated sugar — ¾ cup
- Brown sugar — ¼ cup
- Large eggs — 2
- Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
- All‑purpose flour — ½ cup
- Cocoa powder — 2 tbsp
- Salt — ¼ tsp
- Optional mix‑ins: mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or crushed toffee
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Whisk in both sugars while the mixture is still warm.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until glossy.
- Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt just until combined.
- Scoop into mini muffin tins (greased or lined).
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are set but the centers stay soft.
- Cool slightly before removing — they firm up as they rest.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
