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Mini Fudgy brownies for two: quick small-batch bake

Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Difficulty 2/5

A compact, fudgy brownies recipe for two. Simple ingredients, ready in about 30 minutes.

Why this recipe works

This compact brownie recipe makes two rich, fudgy squares—great for sharing or enjoying as a treat without leftovers. It’s ideal for a quick dessert or weekend indulgence.

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Key takeaways

Small-batch brownie that’s easy to scale up or down.
Melt-and-fold method keeps texture fudgy.
Walnut option adds texture or can be omitted.

Recipe guide

This compact brownie recipe makes two rich, fudgy squares—great for sharing or enjoying as a treat without leftovers. It’s ideal for a quick dessert or weekend indulgence.

Perfectly gooey brownies for two in one pan.

  • Small-batch brownie that’s easy to scale up or down.
  • Melt-and-fold method keeps texture fudgy.
  • Walnut option adds texture or can be omitted.

Ingredients overview

Scaled for two servings with optional walnuts. Use 100 g dark chocolate (70%), 60 g unsalted butter, 60 g caster sugar, 1 egg, 20 g plain flour, 10 g cocoa powder, pinch salt. Optional: 10 g chopped walnuts.

Method at a glance

1. Preheat to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a 12x12 cm tin. 2. Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth. 3. Stir in warm sugar; cool slightly. 4. Beat in egg until glossy. 5. Sift in flour, cocoa, salt; fold just combined. 6. Fold in walnuts if using. 7. Bake 12–16 minutes until edges set, centre gooey. 8. Cool 10 minutes, slice into two squares.

Storing and serving

Best served warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Freeze individual portions for longer storage.

Ingredients

  • 100 g dark chocolate (70%)
  • 60 g unsalted butter
  • 60 g caster sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 20 g plain flour
  • 10 g cocoa powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 10 g chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease or line a small baking tin (about 12x12cm)
  2. Chop chocolate and cut butter into pieces, then melt together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth
  3. Stir in caster sugar while chocolate is warm, then allow to cool slightly
  4. Beat the egg lightly in a small bowl, then whisk into the chocolate mixture until glossy
  5. Sift in plain flour, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt, folding gently until just combined
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts if using
  7. Pour batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top
  8. Bake for 12–16 minutes until the edges are set but the centre is slightly gooey
  9. Cool in the tin for at least 10 minutes, then slice into two squares and serve warm or at room temperature

FAQs

Can I halve the recipe easily? Yes. Use half the ingredients and bake in a smaller tin or adjust bake time to keep the centre gooey.
How do I know when they’re done? Edges set with a soft centre; a toothpick may come out with a few moist crumbs.
Can I omit walnuts? Yes, the bake will still be fudgy and rich.