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The Best Small Batch Brownies

Ashley Manila
Baked in a loaf pan, this small batch brownie recipe makes exactly 6 brownies! The perfect recipe for days you're craving a brownie... but don't want a ton of leftovers. Jump to the recipe, bake, and serve with ice cream!
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Baking, Brownies, Chocolate
Servings 6 brownies

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (22g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon (14ml) oil canola or vegetable
  • 3/4 cup (149h) granulated sugar divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside until needed. 
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, oil, and 1/4 cup (49g) of the sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is completely melted. Remove from heat. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, yolk, vanilla, and remaining sugar (110g). Whisk vigorously until well combined, about 30 seconds. 
  • Slowly, pour the warm butter mixture into the egg mixture, adding it very gradually (a little bit at a time) and whisking constantly until completely combined. Scrape any residual sugar/butter from the pan into the bowl and whisk again. 
  • Add in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips and, using a rubber spatula, slowly stir until just combined. *Do not over mix! Stop staring when you see the last trace of dry ingredients. Over mixing will give you cakey brownies. 
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. 
  • Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the top is shiny and slightly cracked. 
  • Place the pan on a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing. At least 2 hours. 
  • Slice into 6 equal slices. Serve with ice cream, if desired. 
Keyword brownies, small batch desserts, brownie recipes, chocolate
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