Mini Brownie Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F and line minimuffin tins with liners.
2. 2
   Spray liners with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Melt butter and chocolate in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring until smooth.
4. 4
   Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt.
5. 5
   Remove pan from heat and whisk in granulated sugar.
6. 6
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking after each addition until incorporated, and stir in flour mixture just until blended.
7. 7
   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.
8. 8
   Cool 5 minutes in tins and turn out onto racks.
9. 9
   Repeat with remaining batter.
10. 10
    Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.