Good Things Come in Small Batches

Do you want a brownie but find you’re afraid to commit to an entire pan? I don’t have that problem anymore. And I don’t even need to figure out how to half an egg.

tiny brownies

Makes two brownies. Or one great big brownie if you don’t like to share.

Small Batch Brownies (vegan – but don’t be scared)

Preheat your oven to 350F.

Pull out a small mixing bowl and put in the following:

  • 4 1/2t. unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4c. all purpose flour
  • 1/4c. sugar
  • 1/8t. baking powder
  • 1/4t. salt
  • 2T. water
  • 2T. cooking oil
  • 1/4t. vanilla

Mix it all up well and pour it into a greased 3×5 loaf pan. You can sprinkle the top with crushed pecans or walnuts if you like them. I like roasted, salted pecans myself.

Bake in the preheated oven for around 20 minutes. The top will look a little dry when it’s finished.

Let Ellie lick the bowl because

omnomnom

Hey! No eggs!

These are pretty rich. You can moderate that with a big scoop of ice cream and some homemade chocolate sauce.*

Or skip the baking altogether, it’s the perfect amount if all you want is brownie batter. I will not judge you for Brownie Indiscretions.

*Put 1/2c. water, 1/4c. sugar, 1/3c. cocoa, and a big pinch of salt in a small sauce pan over medium heat. STIR. I mean it! Don’t walk away! It can go from delicious to napalm in an instant. When you are happy with the viscosity, stir in 1/2t. vanilla. Store in the ‘fridge in a lidded container.

8 thoughts on “Good Things Come in Small Batches”

  2. Carla (from Alabama)

    Thanks for sharing. This will be perfect for me to use when I am in the mood for something sweet but don’t want to bake an entire “batch” of something.

    Ellie is so cute. She really loves cleaning that bowl for you.

  3. Sharly

    OMG!! The calories can’t be bad on that! Think I’m going to have to do some calculating!! My bowl cleaner is just a *little* older than yours, but I bet he would be happy to comply just the same! I love her owl shirt!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

  6. Meg

    Thanks for posting this. Must try. Any chance you can direct me to a place where I might acquire an (adorable) owl shirt for my bowl licker?

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