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...
Step-by-Step Guide
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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. -
Step 2: ceramic
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Step 3: microwave-safe mug.
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Step 4: Mix up the 1/4 cups flour/sugar
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Step 5: and 2 tablespoons cocoa in a mug.
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Step 6: Add the 1/4 cup of water and stir in.
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Step 7: Stir in the 3 tablespoons of oil and teaspoon of vanilla.
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Step 8: Stir until all the dry ingredients are blended and the batter has an even consistency.
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Step 9: Place the mug on a plate in the microwave.
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Step 10: Microwave the brownie for 60 seconds.
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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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