Small Batch Brownies

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, optional

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.

In a small bowl, whisk egg and vanilla; gradually whisk in sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture.

Transfer to a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

1 brownie equals 179 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 138 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.