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Small Batch Brownies (One Bowl, Extra Fudgy)

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Sometimes you just need brownies, but not a whole pan staring you down on the counter. These small batch brownies are the answer: deeply fudgy, one-bowl simple, and ready in 30 minutes.

Eight square chocolate brownies are arranged in a scattered pattern on crinkled white tissue paper. The brownies have a rich, glossy top and fudgy texture.

Honestly, there's something so magical about a small batch of brownies. Just enough to share (if you want to), but not so much that you're tempted to eat half a pan by yourself while watching Netflix. And this recipe is so easy that you don't even need a mixer. We're talking zero fuss here.

If it's evening and you're worried about the chocolate keeping you awake (trust me, I get it) you could also try my 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies to fix a sweet craving without a huge batch. Or, make these brownies anyway and enjoy with coffee in the morning. There are no wrong answers here.

Okay, let's get right down to it. 🙂

🌿 Ingredients

A flat lay of labeled baking ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate, brown sugar, white sugar, sea salt, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, a large egg, vanilla, and unsalted butter on a white surface.

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

⚙️ Equipment recommendation

I recommend an 8 ½" by 4 ½" loaf pan (affiliate link) for this recipe, but 9" x 5" works too.

📝 Instructions

A metal loaf pan lined with parchment paper, placed on a white marble surface. The parchment paper extends beyond the edges of the pan for easy removal.
Cut two pieces of parchment paper to line the pan so you can pull out the brownies.
A pink cutting board with chopped dark chocolate pieces and a pink-handled knife on a white marble surface.
Chop the chocolate into small pieces, or just use chocolate chips instead.
A metal whisk rests inside a clear glass bowl containing a small amount of melted yellow butter, set on a white marble surface.
Melt the butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
A metal whisk rests in a glass bowl containing a melted butter and sugar mixture on a white marble surface.
Whisk in both sugars (this helps create that crackly brownie top we all love!)
A glass bowl containing a raw egg, butter, sugar, and a bit of vanilla extract with a metal whisk resting inside, on a white marble surface.
Whisk in the egg and vanilla.
A glass mixing bowl containing flour, cocoa powder, melted butter and sugar on a white marble surface, viewed from above.
Add the flour, cocoa and salt and mix until no more dry ingredients are visible.
A glass bowl filled with chocolate brownie batter and chunks of chopped chocolate, being mixed with a white spatula on a white marble surface.
Fold in the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips.
A loaf pan lined with parchment paper is filled with thick, swirled brownie batter, ready to be baked. The pan sits on a white surface.
Pour batter into the pan and bake until you see moist crumbs on a toothpick.
A rectangular chocolate brownie rests on a piece of parchment paper atop a white surface. The brownie has a slightly cracked, glossy top and rich, dark brown color.
Lift out your large brownie and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Eight square chocolate brownies are arranged in a scattered pattern on crinkled white tissue paper. The brownies have a rich, glossy top and fudgy texture.
Cut them up into equal squares, and enjoy!

🥧 Serving suggestions

A scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel, or even another pinch of flaky sea salt for a sweet-salty contrast are all amazing with these brownies.

🍳 Recipe

Eight square chocolate brownies are arranged in a scattered pattern on crinkled white tissue paper.

Small Batch Brownies (One Bowl, Extra Fudgy)

Allison Campbell
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These one-bowl small batch brownies come together fast, no mixer required. Rich, fudgy and perfect whenever you need a little chocolate fix.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 113
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate bar or chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten free all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch sea salt

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Then, chop the chocolate into small pieces and set aside.
    1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate bar
  2. Whisk: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe mixing bowl in 30-second intervals, whisking in between. Once melted, whisk in both sugars until smooth and glossy. Add the egg and vanilla, whisking until fully combined.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  3. Mix: Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Fold together just until no dry streaks remain (don't over-mix). Stir in the chopped chocolate.
    ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, pinch sea salt
  4. Bake: Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the top is shiny and set but a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. Enjoy: Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into equal squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 209IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: Brownies will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Gluten free: Substitute a 1:1 gluten free all-purpose flour blend for the flour.
Add-ins: A sprinkle of flaky salt on top, a swirl of peanut butter, or a handful of walnuts are all delicious!
Full batch: Just double the recipe using the 2x button above and bake in an 8" x 8" pan for 25–30 minutes.

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