Description
Small Batch Brownies are rich, indulgent, and perfectly balanced with a fudgy and gooey texture. Made with a combination of butter and oil, these brownies are easy to make and the ideal portion size for satisfying your chocolate cravings without leftovers.
Ingredients
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup chocolate chunks
Sea salt flakes for topping (optional)
Optional toppings: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9×5 or 8×5-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and vegetable oil together until smooth, or melt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter mixture, whisking until fully combined.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until the dry ingredients disappear. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing into squares. Optionally, top with sea salt flakes or serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- For a gooey texture, slightly underbake the brownies by checking for moist crumbs when testing with a toothpick.
- Can freeze brownies for up to 3 months. Wrap them tightly and store in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for a warm treat.
- For extra flavor variations, try adding chopped walnuts, white chocolate chips, or a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
