BBQ Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Special equipment: two 12-cup nonstick mini muffin tins
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. 3
   In a heatproof bowl set over (but not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt.
4. 4
   Stir continuously until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and hot to the touch, about 8 minutes
5. 5
   Remove from the heat and stir with a silicone spatula until cool, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir in the eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla until the mixture gets very shiny and smooth, about 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Your arm may get tired but t10 more stirs and you are done!
8. 8
   Now rest for a second, and then fold in the flour.
9. 9
   The batter will be very thick.
10. 10
    Spray two 12-cup nonstick mini muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
11. 11
    Scoop scant 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup, depending on size of tins.
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    Bake until the centers have just set, 6 to 8 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool briefly and then invert onto a plate or quarter-sheet tray.
14. 14
    While the brownies are upside down, poke 1 piece of broken chip into the bottom.
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    Turn right-side up and serve.