Go Back
Small batch brownies.
At a Glance:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Get the Recipe: Small Batch Brownies

These small batch brownies are fudge like, gooey and so easy! They bake for only about 15 minutes. This recipe makes 8 perfectly delicious brownies!
5 from 60 votes
US Customary - Metric
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe

Ingredients

8 brownies
  • 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp flour, all purpose or gluten free 1 to 1 flour
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • chocolate chips, to sprinkle in

Instructions 

  • First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch by 4 inch bread pan with parchment paper.
  • First, add melted butter and chocolate chips. Stir until completely creamy. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, add sugar and egg. Whisk vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until mixture is light and frothy.
  • Then, pour melted chocolate mixture into bowl. Stir until combined.
  • Add in cocoa powder, flour and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  • Then, add in more chocolate chips. I added in about ½ cup.
  • Add brownie batter to lined bread pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out with only moist crumbs.
  • Finally, remove from oven. Allow brownies to cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use a high quality chocolate chip brand.  This is the main flavor of the brownies so it is important.
  • I do not recommend using sugar free chocolate chips.  The brownies will be somewhat bitter and will not have those shiny tops.
  • Stir melted butter and chocolate chips until completely creamy.  If needed, microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to become fully melted.
  • Use an 8 by 4 inch bread pan.  Unfortunately a 9 by 5 inch bread pan is a little too large and creates very thin brownies.
  • Bake only until the center looks set.  A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with only a few moist crumbs.
  • Store brownies covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • Brownies freeze well.
Calories: 190kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 49mg, Potassium: 18mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 190IU, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Addison LaBonte
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American