Name: Small Batch Ultimate Fudge Brownies
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100g bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 60g unsalted butter, cubed; 90g granulated sugar; 35g light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 35g all-purpose flour; 15g unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 40g dark chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)

Small Batch Ultimate Fudge Brownies

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These small batch fudge brownies are designed for supreme chocolate satisfaction without the temptation of a giant tray. Using expert pastry techniques—like vigorous egg whisking for a shiny top and precise folding for dense, chewy texture—this recipe yields a crackly-topped, ultra-fudgy brownie perfect for sharing (or not!). Ideal for a cozy night in, these brownies use pantry staples, come together quickly, and deliver deep chocolate flavor and textural contrast between chewy edges and a molten center.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 6-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Whisk in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until fully combined and glossy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously for about one minute until the mixture becomes thick and slightly lighter in color.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft and fudgy when tested with a toothpick.
Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares for the ultimate gooey, glossy brownie experience.