Brownie Tassies

Made this when my son was little, but haven't made in years. I remember these were very good.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 2 -3  tablespoons water
• 1⁄2 cup  semisweet chocolate piece
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
•  semisweet chocolate piece (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl stir together flour 1/3 cup sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Cut in a 1/3 c butter until pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat until all is moistened.
2. Form dough into a ball. Divide into 24 small balls. Place balls in an ungreased 1 3/4-inch muffin cups. Press dough into the bottom and up the sides of the cups.
3. In a small saucepan melt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces and 2 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in sugar, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon. Divide chocolate mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
5. Bake in 325°F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until filling is nearly set. Top each with a semi-sweet chocolate piece, if desired. Return to oven for 1 minute, or until chocolate is melted. Cool slightly; loosen and carefully remove tassies from the pan with a narrow spatula.