Best Small Batch Brownie Recipe – Rich, Gooey & Delicious
A chewy, fudgy small batch brownie recipe perfect for 2–4 people. Made in one bowl with pantry staples, these brownies deliver big flavor without the big batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 large egg
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment.
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Melt butter in a bowl. Stir in both sugars.
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Whisk in egg and vanilla for 1 minute until glossy.
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Add cocoa, flour, and salt. Stir until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips if using.
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Pour into pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 22–26 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
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Cool fully before slicing into 4–6 squares.
Notes
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For extra richness, add ½ tsp espresso powder.
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Use peanut butter chips or swirl in almond butter.
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Brownies get fudgier as they rest overnight.