Best Small Batch Brownies (Printer-Friendly)

Fudgy chocolate brownies with a soft center and crisp edges, made in a convenient small batch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fats and Chocolate

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 3.5 ounces 72% dark chocolate, chopped

→ Sugars

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

→ Liquids

05 - 1 large egg, at room temperature
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
11 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Add-ins

12 - 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine the unsalted butter and chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light in color and fully combined, dissolving the sugar to achieve crinkly cookie tops.
04 - Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring until smooth and uniform.
05 - Sift in the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. If using, fold in extra chocolate chips or chunks now.
06 - Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons (approximately 2 tablespoons) of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops develop slight cracks, while the centers remain soft.
08 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best results, bring the egg to room temperature before starting to ensure proper mixing and texture.

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