Small Batch Double Chocolate Brownies
on Feb 14, 2017, Updated Aug 22, 2024
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Small Batch Double Chocolate Brownies makes just enough for a romantic dessert for two. I love these small batch double chocolate brownies because they take about 25 minutes from start to finish (including baking time) and satisfy my chocolate craving with rich, fudgy, and delicious brownies.
Did you know that I love small batch treats as well as ginormous feed-a-crowd ones? A small batch of brownies is perfect if you are an empty nester, have a small family, are single, if you don’t want to share with your tiny humans, or you don’t want to derail your health efforts. But honestly, this recipe is for everyone!
When it comes to brownies, I like them extra rich, full of chocolate flavor, a little gooey in the middle, and super moist. These brownies are just that. If you are a cake-like brownie fan, this is not the recipe for you. Rich chocolatey brownies for the win every time.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect Portion: The small batch size is ideal for when you crave a sweet treat but don’t want the temptation of a large batch. It’s perfect for one or two people.
- Quick and Easy: This recipe is simple to follow and quick to prepare, making it an excellent option for a last-minute dessert or snack.
- Minimal Ingredients: You likely already have the ingredients needed in your pantry, so you can whip these up without a special trip to the store.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Chocolate Chips: either milk chocolate or semi-sweet, just use a good quality chocolate
- Granulated Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Cocoa Powder
- All-Purpose Flour
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
How to Make Small Batch Double Chocolate Brownies
Step #1. Preheat the oven and prep your baking dish as desired.
Step #3. Add the sugar and stir well, then add the egg, vanilla, and salt; stir to combine. Finally, add the cocoa powder and flour and stir just until mixed well.
Step #2. Place the butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
Step #4. Add the brownie batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 24-26 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Use a good quality chocolate chip here since it plays such a big part in the flavor. You can use extra dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate chips depending on what you like.
The most popular technique is to stick a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
Cool brownies in pan for at least 10 minutes if you want to serve them warm or wait 30 minutes to serve at room temperature.
I used a glass 4-cup measuring cup to melt my chocolate and butter together and then I just used it as my mixing bowl to finish up the recipe. This recipe is great because you can make it all in one bowl.
Expert Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter. Unless you’re making bread, you really want to mix flour as little as possible – just enough to get the job done – or else you’ll get tough brownies, pancakes, cakes, etc.
- Don’t overheat the chocolate. If there are still lumps after you have microwaved and stirred, give it 10 seconds and then stir again. Overheated chocolate turns into a hard mess. If you end up with that, dump it and start over.
- If you like nuts in your brownies, chop up your favorite kind and gently stir them into the batter just before baking.
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Small Batch Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, (4 tablespoons of 1/2 a stick, unsalted)
- 1/4 cup good quality chocolate chips, (semi-sweet or milk chocolate both work)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a microwave safe bowl add the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and then stir well until smoothed (about a minute).
- Add the sugar and stir well.
- Add the egg and stir to combine.
- Add the vanilla and salt and stir to combine.
- Add the cocoa powder and flour and stir to combine well.
- Line a 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
- Add the brownie batter and smooth out the top with a spoon.
- Bake for 24-26 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- This recipe is great because you can make it all in one bowl. I used a glass 4-cup measuring cup to melt my chocolate and butter together and then I just used it as my mixing bowl to finish up the recipe.
- The size of the pan will determine how thick the brownies are and that will alter the time they need to cook. I tested mine in a 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan. If you don’t have that, you might need to play around with the baking time to make sure they are cooked through without being overdone.
- Use a good quality chocolate chip here since it plays such a big part in the flavor. You can use extra dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate chips depending on what you like.
- Dutch-process cocoa powder is preferred for this recipe.
I am excited about this….. Brownies in the pan call me…. they beg and plead with me to be eaten…. they aren’t happy until the very last crumb is safe in my belly….. everytime!
This recipe was perfect! My husband has lost 34 lbs., and I haven’t been making any desserts. Last minute, realizing that everyone might expect/appreciate a dessert for Father’s Day dinner, I googled small batch brownies and this recipe came up. It was perfect! Perfect amount and perfect taste. So easy to make, and I had all the ingredients on hand! Thank you!
I love that! Congrats to him for his success and congrats to you on supporting him in it! I’m so glad you liked them.
Swirled Nutella in these yummy brownies and made the hubby drool! Thanks for the great story and scaled down recipe. ?
Long live yummy things in moderation 🙂
Have you see this brownie pan? A friend got me one. You have to shorten the baking time because the brownies cook much quicker.
https://www.amazon.com/Bakers-Edge-Nonstick-Brownie-Pan/dp/B000MMK448
This way, everyone gets an edge. Supposedly, you can use it for lasagne, too.
I’m in love already!! I can tell they’re going to be super-fudgy just by the quantity of ingredients??? Thanks Melissa!
I love this post. So funny and so delicious looking. In the recipe for the butter, I assume you mean 4 T. OR 1/2 a stick (not 4 T. OF 1/2 a stick). I can’t wait to make these. Have a wonderful holiday.
Awwww yay! You made them!! Thanks so much for sharing <3 HAPPY V DAY! <3