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Small Batch Brownies
These brownies are perfect for when your chocolate cravings hit. This easy recipe makes 8 small brownies, they have crinkly tops, fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth centers and are a delicious decadent treat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 small
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 oz. 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)
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line an 8x4 inch aluminized steel loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside. See video for guidance on how to line a loaf pan with parchment paper. (Note: this recipe was not tested in a glass loaf pan).
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter in a microwave safe glass bowl in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth and set aside.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or hand held mixer, beat the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, espresso powder, and salt for 5-7 minutes or until thick and pale in color.
- Stir in the melted chocolate butter mixture.
- Fold in the flour and chocolate chips just until combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25-27 min or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean. A few crumbs are OK.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then use the parchment paper to lift the brownies from the pan.
- Once cool enough to cut, slice into 8 brownies. Garnish with flaky sea salt and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: these brownies keep well stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Or, freeze for up to 3 months.
- I have not tested this recipe in a 9x5 inch loaf pan. However if that is all you have, you will need to decrease the bake time. The brownies will also be thinner than the photos since the pan is larger.
- This recipe was not tested in a glass pan. Bake time will increase for glass loaf pans.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1brownie
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
143mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
345IU
(7%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8small
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.