Making Chocolate Lava Brownie Bites is a breeze if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Prepare the Muffin Tin: Pour a small amount of batter into each muffin cup, filling them about halfway.
6. Add Chocolate: Place a small piece of chopped chocolate in the center of each filled muffin cup.
7. Top with Batter: Cover the chocolate with more brownie batter until each cup is about three-quarters full.
8. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
10. Remove from Tin: Carefully remove the brownie bites from the muffin tin and place them on a wire rack.

By following these steps, you’ll create delightful Chocolate Lava Brownie Bites that will impress anyone who tries them!