5-Minute Fudgy Brownies
Microwave brownies that are dense, gooey, and ready in under 5 minutes. No mixer, no pan, no wait—just chocolate fudge in a mug.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Combine butter, cocoa powder, flour, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a microwave-safe mug.
- 2
Stir until no dry flour streaks remain and batter is smooth.
- 3
Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until edges set but center still jiggles.
- 4
Let cool 30 seconds. Divide between two bowls or eat straight from the mug.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (8–12 oz)
- spoon for stirring
- microwave
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