Brownie In A Mug

Name: Brownie In A Mug
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 - 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter; 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 3 tbsp. Dutch processed cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp. instant espresso powder; Pinch Kosher salt; 2 1/2 tbsp. whole milk or water; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp. mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping; 1/2 tsp. peanut butter, or other nut butter (optional)

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Nov 18, 2021

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

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Yields:

1 - 2 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

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Got an urgent brownie craving? This easy mug brownie is ultra-fudgy and ready in minutes. It's rich enough for two people, but it's OK not to share. 😏

This recipe comes with a few upgrades, but they can be optional. Instant espresso amps up the chocolate flavor, but feel free to skip it if you don’t have any on hand. We love the little pockets of melty chocolate made by stirring in mini chocolate chips, but classic chips or coarsely chopped chocolate would also do the trick. Finally, a drizzle of warmed peanut butter (or other nut butter, or tahini) is delicious swirled on top.

And if you’re looking for a little more decadence, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Pro tip: Don't have a 1/2 tablespoon measure? You can use 1 teaspoon and a 1/2 teaspoon instead! (There are 3 teaspoons per tablespoon.) Otherwise—eyeball it! A little extra flour or milk won't throw off the recipe.

Made this? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp.
butter
2 Tbsp.
plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp.
Dutch processed cocoa powder
1/4 tsp.
instant espresso powder
Pinch Kosher salt
2 1/2 Tbsp.
whole milk or water
2 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp.
mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
1/2 tsp.
peanut butter, or other nut butter (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Add butter to a medium (at least 8-oz. capacity) microwave-safe mug, and microwave until melted. Using a small whisk or fork, whisk in sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt until smooth. Whisk in milk or water until combined, then whisk in flour and mini chocolate chips.
2. Step 2Add nut butter over brownie batter if using, then sprinkle with more mini chocolate chips. Microwave for 1 minute on full power, then let cool slightly before digging in.