Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these small batch brownies. Perfectly fudgy and rich, they’re crafted for moments when you crave a sweet treat without the temptation of an entire pan. With a blend of unsweetened cocoa and brown sugar, these brownies deliver a decadent bite that melts in your mouth. Ideal for cozy nights or spontaneous gatherings, they promise to satisfy any chocolate lover’s desires.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in granulated and brown sugar until combined.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before whisking in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix!
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 44g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg