If you’ve ever had a craving for brownies but you only needed one for yourself, Brownie in a Mug is the perfect solution! You can even make one to share. They’re so quick and easy to make which makes them perfect when a chocolate craving hits and you need a sweet treat!
Brownie in a Mug
If you love chocolate, this recipe needs to be one you always have on hand because it’s so quick and easy to make. It’s also a great option if you don’t have much self control (like me) and want to limit yourself while still enjoying!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in Minutes: From mixing everything together to microwaving, this fudgy brownie is done in under 5 minutes!
- One Dish Wonder: All you need is a mug hence the name mug brownie. There’s no extra bowls or messy clean-up when you make a mug recipe.
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe is made with pantry staples, so you might not even need a trip to the store! This recipe does not use box brownie mix.
Ingredients & Equipment
The ingredient list for this recipe is very basic and you might have a lot of them already! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Butter
- Milk
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Flour
- Sugar
- Mini chocolate chips
You can also get other ingredients to top the brownie with. Some ideas include whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries.
Exact measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Here is the equipment you will need from the kitchen:
- Microwave-safe mug
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing spoon
Step By Step Directions
This recipe makes one single serving brownie mug cake. It takes about 2 minutes prep time and 1 minute and 30 seconds of cook time.
Step 1. Place the butter in the mug and heat for 30 seconds to melt.
Step 2. Add the milk and cocoa powder to the melted butter and stir to combine.
Step 3. Add the vanilla, salt, flour, sugar and mini chocolate chips and stir until mixed.
Step 4. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, then top with more mini chocolate chips. (If you need additional cook time, microwave brownie in additional 15-second increments.)
Step 5. Allow to cool for 2 minutes before eating so the brownie can set.
Variations
- You can substitute your favorite chocolate chips. You can try dark chocolate or white chocolate.
- Try adding a spoon of raspberry or strawberry jam to the brownie batter.
- Add a dollop of peanut butter or chopped up peanut butter cups.
- Chop up a tablespoon of walnuts or pecans to mix in.
- Add a few drops of peppermint extract to make a mint brownie.
- Mix some Nutella into the brownie batter.
- You can add candy like M&Ms for extra texture.
You can also top this mug brownie with so many different things. Here are some ideas:
- Whipped cream
- Scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Drizzle of hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce
- Chopped fruit like strawberries, raspberries, and cherries
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t overmix the brownie batter or your brownie will be tough.
- Don’t overcook the brownie. Cooking times can vary depending on your microwave. To be safe you can start by cooking it for 1 minute. Then add additional 15-second increments to see what works best for your microwave.
More Mug Cake Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
- Lemon Mug Cake
- Peanut Butter Mug Cake
- Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
- Vanilla Mug Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the butter in the mug and heat for 30 seconds to melt.
- Add the milk and cocoa powder and stir to combine.
- Add the vanilla, salt, flour, sugar and mini chocolate chips and stir until mixed.
- Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, then top with more mini chocolate chips. (If you need more cook time, microwave in additional 15-second increments.)
- Allow to cool for 2 minutes before eating.
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