Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Small Batch Brownies
Small Batch Brownies is made with egg, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour*.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 3
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Watch the mixing
Stop mixing at the point described in the method.
2. Prepare the thickener
Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.
3. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
salted butter, (cut into 4 pieces)
In the method: Spray a 8 by 4-inch bread pan*** with non-stick cooking spray (or grease with some butter).
granulated sugar
In the method: Mix in sugar, then mix in egg and vanilla extract.
large egg
In the method: Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter, (cut into 4 pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugarIngredient note
Source: 1 large eggIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp vanilla extractIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup (36g) all-purpose flour* (scoop and level to measure)Ingredient note
Source: 3 Tbsp (18g) unsweetened cocoa powderIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup (42g) chocolate chip (or 3 Tbsp mini chocolate chips**)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Let cool about 15 - 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
A little more help as you go
Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Follow the microwave stages
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking dish. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Stop mixing at the point described in the method.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bake in preheated oven until set, about 19 - 23 minutes.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Additional recipe notes
*For an intensely chocolatey brownie, use 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 3 Tbsp flour. **Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips can be used depending on flavor preference. These are not included in nutrition estimate as they are optional. ***Don't use a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan or brownies will be too thin. Be careful not to over-mix batter or brownies might be cakey.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: cookingclassy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
