Brownie in a Mug (6 Variations) |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 4 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you are thinking about making a tin of brownies, or baking a cake, or even going to the store and buying donuts, stop. Don't proceed. Instead make this amazing chocolate brownie in less than 2 minutes. Indulging in a treat like this is perfect for those of you (me included) on a diet, who are craving dessert but don't want to go overboard by baking a dozen cookies or so. A single serving is very satisfying, and I've included 6 different variations so you can adjust the toppings/mix-ins to your taste. I tried the mounds one tonight and it was AMAZING! I also used hersheys special dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa, and it came out extra rich and chocolatey. This is a dense, moist and rich mug brownie, perfect with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream, enjoy!!! Ingredients:
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup flour |
2 tablespoons cocoa |
1 pinch salt |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter |
5 tablespoons water |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) |
Directions:
1. Add all of dry ingredients to mug.
2. Mix well with a fork or small whisk until blended.
3. Add oil or melted butter, water, and vanilla.
4. Mix well (add mix-ins if using).
5. Put in the microwave and cook on high heat for 1 minute 40 seconds - 2 minutes (less time for a more moist brownie, more time for a more cake-like brownie).
6. Add toppings or a scoop of ice cream and enjoy!
7. Variations:.
8. Mounds: add 1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips and a sprinkling of sweetened flaked coconut on top of cooked brownie.
9. Peanut Butter Swirl: add 1-2 tbsp creamy peanut butter into mix before microwaving, or add 1 tablespoons on top of brownie after its cooked (I've noticed the peanut butter swirl tastes best with peanut butter on top of the brownie after it's cooked).
10. Berry Jam: top cooked brownie with 1-2 tablespoons melted berry jam (strawberry, raspberry or blackberry is best. Just heat in microwave until melted then pour over brownie).
11. S'mores: top cooked brownie with mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs.
12. Candy Bar: mix in 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite chopped chocolate candy bar into the mix before heating, or add m&ms.
13. Caramel Sea Salt: drop 2 salted caramels into the middle of the mix before heating, and once done top with a light sprinkle of sea salt.
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