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Quick Fudgy Brownies for Two

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A small-batch, rich, moist, and fudgy brownie recipe perfect for two people, made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (43 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your small baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a mixing bowl using 20-second bursts in the microwave until just melted. Let it cool slightly.
  3. Whisk in ½ cup granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add 1 large room temperature egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in optional 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top gently. The batter should be about ¾ inch thick.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Check at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Let brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting out with parchment or slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies. Check doneness at 18 minutes to keep fudgy texture. Let brownies cool before slicing to prevent crumbling. Optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips add texture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil or plant-based butter.

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