Valentine’s Day Brownie in a Mug
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| Molten Mug Brownie Photo by Valerie Phillips |
A microwaved brownie in a mug is a quick and easy Valentine’s Day treat.
You’ve got a rich, gooey chocolate fix that’s big enough for two people to share — a romantic form of portion control. And you don’t have a mixing bowl or baking pan to wash.
Make sure to choose mug that’s microwaveable and holds at least 12 to 14 ounces. The one in my photo actually holds about 16 ounces, which gives the batter a lot of room to puff up during cooking. It could overflow a smaller size cup.
Here are the directions:
1. To a 12-or-15-ounce mug, add1/4 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of butter. Microwave for 30 seconds or until butter is just melted.
2. Mix 1 cup of your favorite packaged brownie mix into the mug, stirring well.
3. Zap it in the microwave on high for about 1 1/2 minutes.
4. Pour about 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top of the brownie mixture and zap another minute. (You could also add a tablespoon of cream cheese or a few marshmallows instead of the chocolate chips.)
5. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to cool down. A glass of cold milk is a good accompaniment.
Note: I also experimented using vegetable oil instead of butter, and I liked the buttery flavor best.