2-Ingredient Mug Brownies

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This easy Mug Brownie Recipe comes together in minutes which makes it the perfect dessert to help satisfy your craving. Fudgy, delicious, and easy to customize! Made with only 2-ingredients and ready in 5 minutes.

Try this Gooey Mug Brownie topped with creamy vanilla ice cream or homemade chocolate sauce for the perfect single serve dessert!

RECIPE FEATURES

• 2 Ingredients: The base for this recipe is literally TWO ingredients. It does not get any easier than that.
• Single Serving: It makes a hefty single serving or two smaller servings.
• Easy to Customize: You can add so many mix-in items to make this more customized to your tastes (see below).

Can we talk brownies for a second? I have a deep love for those sweet chocolatey bars and they will always have a special place in my belly.

I dig homemade but am definitely not one to snub my nose at a box mix. So when I saw this cleverly titled book 50 Fixes for Brownie Mixes (affiliate), from my friend Aimee at Like Mother Like Daughter, I knew I needed to add it to my collection. The first recipe I knew I needed to make? This brownie in a mug!

MICROWAVE BROWNIE INGREDIENTS

This muI am absolutely in love with this simple small batch dessert. It is the go-to fix for when you are craving something sweet, but aren’t looking to make a mess in the kitchen. Rich, fudgy, and comforting in minutes. You just cannot beat it. Every brownie lover’s’ dream. Here is what you will need to get started:

• Brownie Mix: You’ve got two ingredients in this recipe, and this is the one that matters most. Pick a brownie mix you know you love. And since the recipe won’t use the entire mix, keep the leftover stored in a quality airtight container (affiliate) for future brownie fixes.
• Water: Whisking water into the brownie mix will give you that beautiful glossy batter. You can also opt to use milk in place of the water if you desire, but we find that it doesn’t make too much of a difference with this recipe.

WHAT IS THE BEST BROWNIE MIX?

You really cannot go wrong with any quality brownie mix. Our personal favorite is Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix . I mean, it is so full of chocolate flavor that you just cannot beat it. However, Betty Crocker Triple Chunk Brownie Mix and  Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix come in a close second.

HOW TO MAKE A BROWNIE IN A MUG

Since the mug brownie is made without cocoa powder, AND took less than 2 ingredients and 90 seconds, I knew they it was THE recipe for me.

1. Spray a large mug with baking spray.
2. Combine the brownie mix and water in the mug and stir to combine , about 30 seconds with a fork.
3. Microwave 60 to 90 seconds.
4. Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or chocolate chips.

Hard to believe you can have a dessert ready in under five minutes, am I right? We topped ours with a little ice cream and chocolate syrup. We agreed that it gets two thumbs up.

It did turn out a little more cake like but that works for me since I prefer my brownies less fudge textured. 

HELPFUL RECIPE TIPS

NOTE BEFORE YOU START: This is a mug recipe that only uses two ingredients. It won’t have the same oven baked taste that the classic recipe you know and love, but comes in a very close second place. Try adding a handful of chocolate chips, spoonful of Nutella or nut butter, or topping with whipped cream.

HOWEVER, they are still amazing and perfect for a quick treat! 

Last tip, use a BIG mug or two smaller mugs.

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