Small Batch Brownies
These small batch brownies have crinkly tops and fudgy centers, perfect when you want just enough dessert to satisfy your chocolate craving.
Ingredients
- 2 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder optional
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2 Melt chocolate and butter in microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder.
- Step 3 In stand mixer, beat sugar, egg, yolk, vanilla, espresso powder, and salt until pale and fluffy, about 5–7 minutes.
- Step 4 Stir chocolate mixture into egg mixture, then fold in flour and chocolate chips.
- Step 5 Pour into loaf pan, top with flaky salt, and bake for 25–27 minutes until toothpick has moist crumbs.
- Step 6 Let cool, lift with parchment, and slice into 8 brownies. Enjoy!
Notes
For richer flavor, use Dutch process cocoa and don't skip the flaky sea salt topping. Let the brownies cool fully for cleaner cuts.