If you’re a brownie lover like me, you will love this single serve brownie recipe. The best part about it? Done in just 30 minutes or less and it’s delicious and gooey in the middle. This recipe is perfect for when you don’t want to have to wait a whole 45 minutes for an entire pan of brownies to finish baking. This is perfect to feed yourself (and one other person if you’re willing to share the deliciousness) and get away with it like it didn’t happen! 😉 It’s super easy to make so let’s do it.

Equipment

Ramekin or small skillet
Other kitchen tools you have on hand

Ingredients for Single Serve Brownie

2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
Dash of vanilla extract
1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips + more for on top if you want

Instructions for Single Serve Brownie

Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. While it's heating up, grease a mini skillet and set it aside.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a bowl, stir together the melted butter and granulated sugar until they're thoroughly combined. Then, add in the egg yolk and a dash of vanilla extract, and whisk until everything is well incorporated.
Incorporate the dry ingredients: Next, add the cocoa powder and all-purpose flour to the wet mixture. Stir until there are no flour chunks left and the batter is smooth.
Add the chocolatey goodness: Now, it's time to take your brownie to the next level. Fold in the milk chocolate chips, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake to perfection: Scoop the batter into the greased ramekin or skillet and pop it into the preheated oven. Let it bake for 16 to 20 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly cracked. (Pro tip: My oven's sweet spot was 18 minutes, but keep an eye on yours to avoid overcooking.)
Serve and enjoy: Once your single serve brownie is hot out of the oven, indulge in its warm, gooey goodness. For an extra treat, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect balance of warm and cold, fudgy and creamy.

Delicious and Easy Single Serve

There you have it – a single serve brownie that's ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you're treating yourself after a long day or satisfying a sudden chocolate craving, this recipe will hit the spot in no time. After all, life's too short not to enjoy a freshly baked brownie, especially when it's this easy to make!

Try some of my other delicious small-batch desserts:

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McKinley Hatch

Indulge in a quick and easy single serve brownie recipe, packed with rich cocoa, melted chocolate chips, and a touch of vanilla – the perfect treat for one!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 1 person

Equipment

1 Ramekin or small skillet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
Dash of vanilla extract
1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a mini skillet and set aside.
Stir melted butter and sugar together until very well combined. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and whisk.
Add the cocoa powder and flour and stir until no flour chunks remain.
Fold in chocolate chips. Scoop batter into the greased ramekin or small skillet and bake in the oven for 16 to 20 minutes (my oven’s sweet spot was 18 minutes).
Top with vanilla ice cream if desired and enjoy hot out of the oven!