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Rich Browned Butter Brownies Small Batch Recipe

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A small batch brownie recipe featuring browned butter for a deep, nutty flavor and fudgy texture, perfect for six servings without leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup (85g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chunks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it melts, foams, and browns with nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and egg: Add ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup brown sugar to the browned butter. Stir well. Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. Sift dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, and ½ tsp salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  5. Prepare baking pan: Line a 6×6-inch pan with parchment paper with overhang. Pour batter in and spread evenly.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until toothpick inserted near center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool before cutting: Let brownies cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before slicing into 6 squares.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to avoid burning. Do not overmix batter to keep brownies fudgy. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Check doneness with toothpick test. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter that browns well. Adding a tablespoon of espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor. Let brownies cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.

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