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Easy Small Batch Brownies Recipe (One Bowl)

Published April 18, 2020 Last Modified October 1, 2022 By GreedyEats

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Fudgy, crinkly and chewy Small Batch Brownies made in one bowl and ready in 30 minutes. Such an easy brownie recipe that doesn't require an electric mixture or melting the chocolate.

Now if you are looking for a bigger batch of thick, chewy and fudgy brownies, try this recipe!

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Stack of fudgy Brownies oozing with pockets of melty chocolate chunks.

Next time a craving for perfect brownies arise, use this from scratch brownie recipe. You will kick that box mix out after first bite!

Texture and appearance:

  1. Chewy and moist centers
  2. Oozing with pockets of melty chocolate
  3. Thick and fudgy
  4. Crackly tops (of course!)

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

Crinkly, fudgy and chewy brownies topped with melty chocolate chunks on a white board..

  • Use a little Oil: Brownie recipe with oil gets you the moistest and the fudgiest brownie and we aren't using too much! Just 1 ½ teaspoon here.
  • Super simple to put together. You don't need to worry about melting chocolate or breaking a mixer out!
  • Beating Confectioners' Sugar/ powdered sugar with melted butter as opposed to granulated sugar. Don't have confectioners' sugar in the pantry? No sweat! Just grind your granulated sugar to a fine powder in a blender/grinder.

A stack of Easy Homemade Brownies made with few simple ingredients that make 4 large brownies.

Recipe Ingredients:

  • Fat: We are using a combination of hot melted butter and a little oil to create moist brownies without compromising on their buttery flavor.
  • Sugar: I like to use grounded granulated sugar (or confectioners' sugar, if available) as it mixes at ease with butter and eggs.
  • Flour: Don't over measure the flour as it will make your brownies dense and doughy, not in a good way!!!
  • Unsweetened Cocoa:
  • You will also require some salt, an egg at room temperature and some vanilla.

Ingredients to make brownies recipe.

How to make brownies for two:

One bowl, 10 minutes prep at max and there you have it! The best brownies of your life. Lets see how:

  • Step 1: Beat melted butter, oil and sugar together.
  • Step 2: Add an egg and beat for a good minute or two. You may use hand mixer, but a hand whisk works just as good. Mix in vanilla next
  • Step 3: Add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  • Pour in a lined pan, top with chocolate chunks and bake!
Hot melted butter and sugar mixture.
Creamy Egg, butter and sugar mixture for brownie batter.

Shiny brownie batter ready to be baked in a lined pan.
Baked brownies with crinkly and shiny tops in a square pan.

Tips to make fudgiest brownies with crackly tops always!

  1. My number one tip would be to beat sugar with HOT melted butter, do not let it cool down. Oh and grinding the granulated sugar definitely helps, if you don't have confectioners' sugar.
  2. Beat eggs extremely well in butter sugar mixture. It helps in creating that shiny and crinkly tops you love!
  3. But do not over mix once you incorporate dry ingredients to the batter. We don't want to develop gluten in our batter.
  4. Lastly, don't over bake them. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs for those fudgiest brownies experience.

Chewy on the edges and fudgy in the centers brownies made in a small batch.

Brownie FAQS:

What is the best flour to use for brownies?

All purpose flour works best to make brownies.

Why my brownies are dry?

May be because you added a little too much flour. Take care not to over measure it. Or it might be the case that you kept the brownies in the oven for way too long.

What is the secret to moist brownies?

A little bit of oil in the brownies keep them super moist after baking. Also taking care not to over bake the brownies, helps. Take them out while a few crumbs still stick to the toothpick results in moist brownies.

How can you tell if brownies are undercooked?

If toothpick inserted in the center comes out with wet batter, brownies need a little more time in oven.

Stack of gooey and fudgy Small Batch Brownies with crinkly tops and melty chocolate chunks.

Do brownies harden as they cool?

Yes, brownies continue to cook as they cool down. So it's best idea to take them out when you notice a few moist crumbs on your toothpick.

More Chocolate desserts you need to try:

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Easy Chocolate Truffles

If you liked this recipe give it a star review. Also tell me in the comments below, how did this turn out for you! And don't forget to share your creations with me on Instagram at #greedyeatsblog

Recipe

Easy Small Batch Brownies

Fudgy, crinkly and chewy Small Batch Brownies made in one bowl and ready in 30 minutes. Such an easy brownies recipe that doesn't require an electric mixture or melting the chocolate.
5 from 39 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
US Customary - Metric
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes minutes
Servings 4 large Brownies
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Neha

Equipment

  • 6 inches baking pan
  • Sieve

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup Butter (Unsalted and melted)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Oil
  • ½ Cup Sugar (Use confectioners' sugar or ground granulated sugar in grinder)
  • 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ¼ Cup Unsweetened Natural Cocoa
  • â…› teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Cup Chocolate chunks (optional but delish)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 6 inches baking pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  • Combine melted butter, oil and ground sugar or confectioners' sugar together and whisk well for a minute. You may use a hand mixer for this step. But a balloon whisk works fine as well.
  • Add egg, vanilla and whisk them until the color lightens and mixture looks creamy. It will be another minute or two.
  • Sift in flour, cocoa and salt. Gently fold in the dry ingredients till just combined. Over mixing will affect the texture of these brownies.
  • pour the brownie batter in prepared pan and even the top out. Top with chocolate chunks, if adding and bake for 17-19 minutes.
  • Keep a close eye on your brownies after 15 minutes. As every oven is different. When tested with a toothpick, it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow to cool down before slicing.

Notes

Storage Info:
At room temp: You can store leftovers at room temperature, covered tightly at all times for 3-4 days.
How to freeze Brownies: You can also freeze brownies, wrapping them individually in aluminum foil and then in a freezer safe container for about 2 months.
Thaw for a few hours on counter top or in refrigerator, or reheat in oven/microwave before enjoying!
Tips to make best Brownies:
  1. Beat sugar with HOT melted butter, do not let it cool down. Grinding the granulated sugar definitely helps, if you don't have confectioners' sugar.
  2. Beat the eggs extremely well in butter sugar mixture. It helps in creating that shiny and crinkly tops you love!
  3. But do not over mix once you incorporate dry ingredients to the batter. We don't want to develop gluten in our batter.
  4. Lastly, don't over bake them. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs for those fudgiest brownies experience.
  5. If you wish to bake a double batch of this recipe, bake it in 8 inches square pan for about 20-23 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Brownie | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 192mg | Sugar: 25g
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Comments

  1. Jenn

    May 17, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    It's just me at home so when I bake I always have way too much to eat. This recipe is perfect! I was able to cure my chocolate craving AND got my brownie fix without having to eat brownies forever! Thanks for the delish recipe!

    Reply
  2. stephanie

    May 17, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    These brownies tasted amazing, such a great recipe.

    Reply
  3. veenaazmanov

    May 17, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    Always a delicious dessert and best for occasion. This is so easy to make and I love that it is moist, gooey and fudgy.

    Reply
  4. Lisa Huff

    May 17, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    Whoah, I am now having major chocolate cravings!!! These look perfect and I'm adding a 6 inch pan to my Amazon list!

    Reply
  5. Julia

    May 17, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    These brownies are so fudgy and so chocolatey, exactly the way I like it! Best recipe ever 🙂

    Reply
  6. Shilpi

    May 05, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    Please suggest a replacement for egg in this brownie.

    Reply
    • GreedyEats

      May 06, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Sorry, I have never tried these brownies without egg. However this is a great recipe too without eggs. https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-brownies-recipe/

      Reply
  7. Megha

    May 05, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    We dnt need baking soda or baking powder ??

    Reply
    • GreedyEats

      May 06, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      No Megha! As we don't want them to bake cakey. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jenny Graves

    April 25, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    These brownies taste fantastic, we absolutely loved them and making them again tonight! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
  9. Pam Greer

    April 24, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    I have found my brownie recipe!! These are so fudgy and delicious!! The only brownies I'll ever make!

    Reply
  10. Sophia

    April 24, 2020 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! These are so easy and tasty. I'm a huge fan of small batch desserts, this makes the perfect amount for 1 or 2 people!

    Reply
  11. Anna

    April 24, 2020 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    Wow! just looking at these photos makes my mouth water! The best looking brownies ever! That fudgy texture is just spot on! Thanks for all the tips, I will be baking them this weekend!

    Reply
  12. GUNJAN C Dudani

    April 23, 2020 at 9:40 am

    5 stars
    Oey goey brownies are my favorite. I like the idea of small batches. This way we can control our intake and avoid wastage also.

    Reply
  13. Amanda

    April 22, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    What a perfect brownie recipe! I love those crinkly tops, and I don't feel like I'm wasting an entire pan for our small household.

    Reply
  14. Ben

    April 22, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Everything about those is everything I love about brownies. I have to give this one a try.

    Reply
  15. Analida Braeger

    April 22, 2020 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    The pockets of melty chocolate are the best part hands down. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

    Reply
  16. Krissy Allori

    April 21, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    These are just great. It's just the right amount of brownie for when you want to have dessert but not have a ton of leftovers. Thanks! P.S. Great tips too!

    Reply
  17. cyndy

    April 21, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    These look so easy and delicious. I am running to the kitchen to make these right now. I love a crackly top on my brownies!!

    Reply
  18. Sapana

    April 21, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! These turned out delicious and were so easy to make!

    Reply
  19. Sara Welch

    April 21, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    Love how moist and sweet these turned out! Definitely cured my sweet tooth; so delicious!

    Reply
  20. stephanie

    April 21, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    SOOOO yummy and rich.

    Reply
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