Small Batch Fudgy Brownies with a Crinkle Top Recipe
These small batch brownies are perfectly gooey and fudgy with a delightful crinkle top. Made in just one bowl using 8 simple ingredients, this recipe yields 8 rich and delicious brownies ideal for when you want a smaller portion without sacrificing flavor or texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 8 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 6 Tablespoons (79 g) butter, melted (regular or dairy free)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons (75 g) light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ Tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 5 Tablespoons (40 g) all-purpose flour
- 6 Tablespoons (32 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips (regular or dairy free)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan and Oven: Line an 8×4 or 9×5 loaf baking pan with parchment paper, leaving excess over the sides for easy removal of the brownies. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugars: Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in the microwave or over the stove. Add both granulated and light brown sugars. Whisk the mixture until it pulls away from the sides like a paste, indicating it’s well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Whisk gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 26 to 36 minutes. The top should be crackly, and a toothpick inserted in the center should have a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. The batter should not jiggle when the pan is moved.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper edges and slicing into 8 squares.
Notes
- Use dairy-free butter and chocolate chips to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Do not overbake to maintain the fudgy texture; check the brownies at 26 minutes and adjust baking time as needed.
- Letting the brownies cool completely improves slicing and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
