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10-Min Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Microwave brownies that hit in under 5 minutes—dense, fudgy, and impossibly easy. Whisk cocoa and butter, pour, bake in the microwave, and serve warm with cold milk.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, 45 seconds at full power.
Step 2
Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, flour, egg, vanilla, and salt until no lumps remain.
Step 3
Microwave on high for 3 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Step 4
Let rest 1 minute, then serve warm with cold milk alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug or bowl (8 oz)
- whisk
- spoon
- toothpick
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