Description
Indulgent small batch brownies deliver rich chocolate bliss in perfectly portioned squares. Chocolate lovers will savor this compact dessert that promises maximum pleasure with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter, cut into 4 pieces
Flour and Cocoa:
- 1/4 cup (36g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (18g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup (42g) chocolate chips or 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 300°F (150°C). Thoroughly coat an 8×4-inch bread pan with non-stick spray or butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Transform butter into liquid form using microwave, heating until fully melted. Allow the warm butter to rest and slightly cool while gathering remaining ingredients.
- Incorporate granulated sugar into melted butter, whisking until fully integrated. Introduce egg and vanilla extract, blending smoothly to create a uniform mixture.
- Gently fold flour and cocoa powder into the wet ingredients, maintaining a delicate touch to preserve a fudgy texture. Mix until ingredients are just combined, avoiding excessive stirring that could result in dense brownies.
- If desired, delicately fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture with minimal disruption to the overall consistency.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly across the surface, ensuring an even layer for consistent baking.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 19-23 minutes. Monitor the brownies, looking for a set texture and checking with a toothpick that emerges with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to rest in the pan for 15-20 minutes, enabling them to firm up and cool gradually. Slice into three generous portions and serve.
Notes
- Choose a small bread pan to ensure thick, fudgy brownies with the perfect texture and depth.
- Melt butter gently to prevent burning, letting it cool slightly before mixing to maintain ingredient stability.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies rich and dense; stir ingredients just until combined for the ultimate chocolate experience.
- Check brownies early and remove when a few moist crumbs remain on the toothpick to guarantee a supremely moist, decadent final result.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 302 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 208 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg