During exam week when I'm too busy studying and it all gets stressful, I tend to crave chocolate sweets. With no time to actually bake something, this is a quick fix for my sweet tooth. I've tried so many different recipes for microwave cookies and cakes in a mug, and I haven't yet found one that I really like. Cooking them in the microwave gives them a different texture, which doesn't work so well for cakes and cookies. However, the microwave does make a very fudgy brownie, which is what I like. This recipe makes a single serving so you don't have to bake a whole pan of brownies, and it cooks in just a minute!
(Side note: I do still prefer my oven-baked brownies when I have the time to make them...will post that recipe later!)
Ingredients:
1 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp butter
1 egg (you will only use half of it)
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Put the butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe teacup or coffee mug. Place the cup in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until the butter has melted. Take the it out and stir with a small whisk or fork until the chocolate has completely melted into the butter. Crack an egg in a separate bowl or cup and beat it lightly. Add half of it to the chocolate and butter, along with the sugar and the flour. Stir until just combined (don't over-mix!). Place the mug with the brownie batter back into the microwave for one minute. Allow it to cool slightly, and enjoy while warm.
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