Small Batch Brownies Recipe
These delicious fudgy brownies are a must-have for anybody with a chocolate craving. If you want to make brownies for a small family or group of friends, this is the small batch brownies recipe for you!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Bowl
- hand mixer or whisk
- 2- 4 inch mini loaf pans
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ ounces dark chocolate bars, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour I prefer using whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- dash salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray or butter your loaf pans and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, add the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Melt for 30 seconds in the microwave, then mix until it is smooth.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the egg, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until they are light and fluffy.
- Add in the melted chocolate mixture and the vanilla.
- Mix for another 30 seconds. Then add in the flours, salt, and cocoa powder. Again, mix until it is combined.
- If you are using walnuts, they are added in last. I like to use the spatula to mix them in.
- Divide between your 2 prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. It will not take long, DO NOT OVERBAKE. Although, I do like my brownies a little fudgy and gooey. Bake for 12-14 if you really like yours baked well.
- Remove from the pan and allow them to cool slightly. I know it is tempting to eat them right away, but they are much better if they cool slightly.
- Now, sit back and enjoy. You deserve it!
Notes
- For the best flavor use pure vanilla.
- The size of the pan will determine the baking time. I used two small loaf pans, so my baking time was only 12 minutes.
- Change up your brownie mix-ins! Some of my favorite mix-ins include different kinds of nuts, chocolate chips, M&Ms, mints, and anything else you enjoy.
- Want rich espresso brownies? Add up to one teaspoon of espresso powder for an extra kick!
- More chocolate flavor? If you want to go for double chocolate brownies, add one-half cup of dark chocolate chips to the brownie batter.