Small Batch Brownies

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled (85 grams))
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar ((150 grams))
• 1 large egg (at room temperature)
• 1 large egg yolk (at room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup natural unsweetened or Dutch process cocoa powder ((30 grams))
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled (42 grams))
• 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9x5 loaf pan well with nonstick cooking spray, line the pan with parchment paper leaving some overhang for easy removal, and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together until well combined. Then, whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

3. 3

   Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, instant espresso powder, and salt. Whisk until just combined.

4. 4

   Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it around into one even layer.

5. 5

   Bake for 18 to 23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan, slice into 8 bars, and enjoy!