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Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.



Brownie in a Mug is an easy treat to throw together when you are craving something sweet.

Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

This single serve microwave brownie is rich and fudgy.

Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

This recipe takes about ten minutes from start to finish and serves one person.

Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this mug brownie, I started by dumping some all purpose flour, light brown sugar and granulated sugar into a 12 ounce mug.

granulated sugar, light brown sugar and all purpose flour in a mug

I also added some cocoa powder and salt to the mug.

salt, cocoa powder and light brown sugar in a mug

I stirred all of the dry ingredients together well.

dry brownie mix in a mug

Then I added some milk and melted butter to the mug.

melted butter added to dry brownie mix in a mug

I stirred until a smooth batter formed.

brownie batter in a mug

Then I sprinkled some semi sweet chocolate chips on top.

semi sweet chocolate chips on top of brownie batter in a mug

I have also made this recipe with mini M&M’s sprinkled on top.

mini M&Ms on top of brownie batter in a mug

I placed the mug in the microwave and heated it on high for one minute and thirty seconds.

This is the perfect cooking time for my 1000 watt microwave.

Cooking times may vary depending on the microwave.

I allowed the brownie to cool for a few minutes.

I like to sprinkle mini dehydrated marshmallows on my mug brownie.

Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

This chewy, fudgy brownie is a decadent treat.

Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

If you are looking for a quick and easy single serve dessert to soothe a craving, then you need to try this Brownie in a Mug!

Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make this Brownie in a Mug:

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp semi sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips, or mini M&M’s)

How to Make Brownie in a Mug:

  1. Dump the flour, brown sugar and granulated sugar into a 12 ounce or larger mug.
  2. Add the cocoa powder and salt.
  3. Stir all of the dry ingredients together well.
  4. Add the milk and melted butter to the mug.
  5. Stir until a smooth batter forms and no lumps remain.
  6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter.
  7. Place the mug in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds for 1000 watt microwave.
  8. If you have a higher wattage microwave you should check the brownie after 1 minute.
  9. Remove the mug from the microwave and allow it to cool slightly before enjoying!
Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

Brownie in a Mug

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
Total Time: 9 minutes 30 seconds

Brownie in a Mug is a simple but decadent single serve dessert recipe made in the microwave.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp semi sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips, or mini M&M's)

Instructions

  1. Dump the flour, brown sugar and granulated sugar into a 12 ounce or larger mug.
  2. Add the cocoa powder and salt.
  3. Stir all of the dry ingredients together well.
  4. Add the milk and melted butter to the mug.
  5. Stir until a smooth batter forms and no lumps remain.
  6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter.
  7. Place the mug in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds for 1000 watt microwave.
  8. If you have a higher wattage microwave you should check the brownie after 1 minute.
  9. Remove the mug from the microwave and allow it to cool slightly before enjoying!

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