Good Eats
By Nick Rose
It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and the craving for something sweet burns inside your stomach. Unfortunately, however, the dining halls are closed and your stash of snacks has just run out. In a hungry daze, you search the dorm kitchen for something, anything, sweet to eat. A few baking ingredients sit neglected in the cabinets, most likely far past their expiration dates. Although you stare at them longingly, you don’t have enough time to use an oven. Fortunately, you find a slightly used mug on the counter, and see the microwave door remains ajar. Could a mug brownie be the solution to your predicament? If only you had a recipe…
1 Minute Microwave Mug Brownie
(from BiggerBolderBaking.com)
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
3 tablespoons flavorless oil (canola oil/coconut oil/sunflower oil)
3 tablespoons water
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons chocolate chips
Instructions:
In a microwaveable mug, mix together WELL the above ingredients or you will find clumps of flour and cocoa powder hidden inside your brownie.
Stir in the chocolate chips (I often use way more than 2 teaspoons).
Microwave your brownie for 45-60 seconds, although the true timing may depend on the strength of your microwave (note: I like to leave mine a little gooey inside). Make sure to let it cool for a few minutes, otherwise your tongue will be so burnt that you won’t be able to taste this chocolaty goodness.
Eat warm with ice cream on top (preferably Stillwell’s).
