How to Make Brownies in a Mug

Use a clean, ceramic, microwave-safe mug., Mix up the 1/4 cups flour/sugar, and 2 tablespoons cocoa in a mug., Add the 1/4 cup of water and stir in., Stir in the 3 tablespoons of oil and teaspoon of vanilla., Stir until all the dry ingredients are...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Use a clean

    It shouldn't have any metal on it.

    In general, a simple, unadorned ceramic mug is going to work the best., Take the dry ingredients and blend them up well.

    Use a fork or a small whisk just to make sure they are evenly mixed and there are no large chunks. , Don't worry if it doesn't completely mix in just yet
    -- you've still got the oil to add. , You can use just about any cooking oil, but you want something that doesn't have a strong flavor.

    Vegetable and canola are often the best bets, but a light olive oil will do as well.

    You could even use coconut oil or butter, though you have to melt it before mixing it in., A fork or small whisk will do.

    Just mix it up until you see no more chunks of flour and cocoa.

    You want a nice, smooth batter., Depending on the size of the mug and the strength of the microwave, the brownie may spill over a bit when cooking.

    Place a plate under the mug to make your life easier during clean-up. , Some brownies take a little less, some a little more.

    Start with 1 minute, then check the brownie with a fork to see if it hit your desired consistency.

    You can then keep cooking and checking in 30-second intervals until you have your perfect brownie.The consistency will be slightly molten and gooey, unlike a traditional brownie.

    Don't worry if it seems a little "wet," this is by design., There is no reason you couldn't eat the batter raw, other than it wouldn't taste very good.

    So if you want a gooey, wet brownie, take it out a little early.

    If you want something firmer and more cake-like, add an extra 20-30 seconds to the timer.

    You can customize it however you like.
  2. Step 2: ceramic

  3. Step 3: microwave-safe mug.

  4. Step 4: Mix up the 1/4 cups flour/sugar

  5. Step 5: and 2 tablespoons cocoa in a mug.

  6. Step 6: Add the 1/4 cup of water and stir in.

  7. Step 7: Stir in the 3 tablespoons of oil and teaspoon of vanilla.

  8. Step 8: Stir until all the dry ingredients are blended and the batter has an even consistency.

  9. Step 9: Place the mug on a plate in the microwave.

  10. Step 10: Microwave the brownie for 60 seconds.

  11. Step 11: Eat the brownie when it is cooked to your liking.

Detailed Guide

It shouldn't have any metal on it.

In general, a simple, unadorned ceramic mug is going to work the best., Take the dry ingredients and blend them up well.

Use a fork or a small whisk just to make sure they are evenly mixed and there are no large chunks. , Don't worry if it doesn't completely mix in just yet
-- you've still got the oil to add. , You can use just about any cooking oil, but you want something that doesn't have a strong flavor.

Vegetable and canola are often the best bets, but a light olive oil will do as well.

You could even use coconut oil or butter, though you have to melt it before mixing it in., A fork or small whisk will do.

Just mix it up until you see no more chunks of flour and cocoa.

You want a nice, smooth batter., Depending on the size of the mug and the strength of the microwave, the brownie may spill over a bit when cooking.

Place a plate under the mug to make your life easier during clean-up. , Some brownies take a little less, some a little more.

Start with 1 minute, then check the brownie with a fork to see if it hit your desired consistency.

You can then keep cooking and checking in 30-second intervals until you have your perfect brownie.The consistency will be slightly molten and gooey, unlike a traditional brownie.

Don't worry if it seems a little "wet," this is by design., There is no reason you couldn't eat the batter raw, other than it wouldn't taste very good.

So if you want a gooey, wet brownie, take it out a little early.

If you want something firmer and more cake-like, add an extra 20-30 seconds to the timer.

You can customize it however you like.

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