Brownie In A Mug Recipe

Scenario 1: You have a date coming over for dinner. You've spent all of your time perfecting a delicious meal to impress him/her. But wait, what about dessert? There's not enough time left to bake something. Ok, don't panic, we got this. Whip up a brownie in a mug, and dessert is served within 45 seconds. We even suggest just making one and sharing it...if you get our drift ;) Scenario 2: You've worked all week long, got the oil changed, picked up the clothes from the dry cleaner, and finally got dinner started for your family. The last thing you want to do is make a big ole' pan of brownies, even though you already promised the kids a tasty treat if they eat their veggies. No worries, stir up some simple ingredients and voila, dessert is served. You're welcome super parent. Scenario 3: You just need a chocolate fix. Done. So no matter what scenario you find yourself in, these brownies in a mug are small enough to enjoy, quick enough to make, and can even be prepared ahead of time and quickly cooked when it's time for dessert. And even though we prefer a freshly baked batch of homemade brownies, these will do in a pinch.

Before You Get Started Making Brownie In A Mug

Measure/Weigh the ingredients

Grab a microwave safe mug or ramekin (here's a set of 4 ramekins we'd recommend for these brownies. Also check out any of these fun mugs)

Brownie In A Mug Ingredients And Amounts (Yields: 1 mug or ramekin)

2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter - melted

2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar

1 tbsp (14g) light brown sugar

1/4 tsp (1g) vanilla extract

pinch of salt

1 egg yolk

1/4 cup (35g) all-purpose flour

1 tbsp (7g) unsweetened cocoa powder

semi sweet chocolate chips for sprinkling on top

Brownie In A Mug Step-By-Step Directions

1) In a mug or ramekin, melt the butter in the microwave.

2) Then add both the granulated and brown sugars, vanilla, and salt to the melted butter, and then mix well with a fork.

3) Add the egg yolk and mix well.

4) Add in the cocoa powder and flour, and give it one last good stir making sure there are no lumps in the batter.

5) Sprinkle on some chocolate chips and microwave for 45 seconds.

Brownie In A Mug Sweet Notes

Do not overcook the brownie. If you have a high wattage microwave, cook for 30 seconds and then check the brownie. If there's no liquid on the surface, it's done

Make these in ramekins ahead of time, store them in the fridge, and then microwave when you're ready to eat

For an extra added bonus, smother on some marshmallow creme, peanut butter, Nutella, anything you'd like... after taking out the brownie out of the microwave

Recipe adapted from Number-2-pencil.com