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Satisfy that sweet tooth with these decadent 2 Ingredient Mug Brownies. All you need is a large mug, brownie mix, and water!
Can we talk brownies for a second?
I have a deep love for those sweet chocolaty 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, 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?
2 Ingredient Mug Brownies
I was pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of recipes included.
There is everything from brownie pancakes, brownie ice cream, brownie milk shakes, and MUG BROWNIES.
Basically what I’m saying is that you need to head into Costco or some other bulk warehouse and buy a bunch of brownie mixes so you can be prepared to make at least a dozen of these treats.
Since the mug brownies took less than 2 ingredients and 90 seconds I knew they it was THE recipe for me.
After pulling literally every single thing out of my pantry searching for a boxed mix (which was in the back because nothing can be easy, right?) I was ready to get started!
How to make 2 ingredient mug brownies
I measured 1/2 cup of the dry mix in a ramekin (I know, I know… Not a mug. But they are so cute and I couldn’t help myself) with 3 tablespoons of water.
After a 90 second ride on the microwave merry-go-round they were ready to be devoured!
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.
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 has.
HOWEVER, they are still amazing and perfect for a quick treat!
Like this recipe? You will love my Nutella Mug Cake, Brownie Cookies, and The BEST Brownie Recipe!
2 ingredient mug brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unprepared brownie mix
- 3 tablespoons water
- Ice cream chocolate chips, or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
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Combine the brownie mix and water in a mug. Mix to combine.
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Microwave 90 seconds.
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Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or chocolate chips.
Recipe Notes
1 serving
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
Jess, I thought I commented sooner but apparently I didnt. Thank you so much for helping me out with this cookbook tour, and for all your sweet words! Its so fun to see what everyone chooses to make first from the book, and I’m glad you picked a great one 😉
Anne says
It is really great to know these recipes. I like making some simple cakes and this one should be one of my target. My kids also love cakes with chocolate. Thanks for sharing!
xer says
If you want to take the little cakes out for looks, use oven spray.
Felicity says
Just tried this with some reeses chips and it was great, if you don’t want to use vegetable oil you can use 1 tbsp of butter
Jesseca says
Oh. My. GOODNESS!! Reeses chips sound like heaven! I cannot wait to give that a try!
ashley says
this was terrible very chewy and disgusting don’t use this recipe ever!
Jesseca says
Hi Ashley,
I’m sorry this recipe wasn’t for you. We have made it several times and have always enjoyed the end result. I’d be happy to help you troubleshot what went wrong if you’d like.
Nasha Dembele says
DELECTABLE
Jen says
Just made this at work. I was nervous because of the negative review but with a few changes thought this was amazing! I added a tablespoon of mini chocolate chips right in to the batter. Skipped the ice cream but frosted the top with chocolate frosting. I also only microwaved it for one minute and it was perfect! On a side note, I think this could be chewy if you microwave it for too long. My bestie made one for the full 90 seconds and it wasn’t as good as mine. Maybe our microwave is a higher wattage?
Thanks for the good and easy dessert!
cathy says
we liked this cake.
Kendall says
We liked these. However, I did add chocolate chips and microwave it a little less time. It is what it is. A two ingredient brownie. Not the best ever but good in a pinch. We will make this again.
Gail says
Tried it and it was so good! Do you have one for cake mixes?
Jesseca says
Hi Gail,
I do not have a two ingredient mug cake. However, I do have a mug cake recipe that you can find here >> https://onesweetappetite.com/2018/11/nutella-mug-cake-recipe/
I will work on a cake mix version!
Liona says
Hi! If the brownie mix suggest eggs should i just leave them out? Would it still work? Looking forward to trying this recipe! Thanks in advance
Jesseca says
Hi Liona,
We make it with just the two ingredients. No eggs needed.
I do suggest watching it closely to make sure it doesn’t over cook and topping with chocolate chips, ice cream, or chocolate syrup. Super tasty and super easy!
Tracy says
I love this and my boyfriend with a small occasional sweet tooth did as well. Perfect size for us. I added ice cream and strawberries
Jesseca says
I love the addition of strawberries! We will have to give that a try sometime.
Thanks for rating the recipe!
TC says
You may have a higher power microwave. I know I do so I didn’t cook it as long, I did 1 min and then 15 seconds.
Jesseca says
Thanks for the tip TC!
Mariah says
Added a dash of butter, went a little lighter on the water, and microwaved for 75. We like our brownies a little fudgy, and that did the trick. Thank you for guidance on a quick chocolate fix.
Scott says
The Costco Ghirardelli brownie mix was made for this recipe. Perfect results. Pushed a trader Joe’s dark chocolate pb cup into it after cooking for a delicious lava cake effect.
Jesseca says
YUM! I will have to try this version ASAP. It sounds amazing.
Saher Ahmed says
Terrible result. Won’t use this recipe again
Jesseca says
I’m sorry you didn’t like it. Thank you for taking the time to comment and review the recipe.
If you ever want to make it again let me know. I’ll help troubleshoot and find out what went wrong.
Gia says
I left mine in for 45 seconds and it was fine so I guess it depends on the microwave people who said it was terrible probably aren’t doing it
right.
Skyjester says
Ghirardelli’s Supreme brownie mix is our go-to for mug brownies. Fill a large mug slightly less than halfway with the mix, add 2T water, 2 tsp. of the included chocolate syrup and 1 heaping tsp. of Best Foods mayonnaise (it replaces the missing egg for texture and gives a wonderful flavor boost) in each mug. Stir well and microwave on high for 90-120 seconds, depending on your oven. Let cool several minutes.
Jesseca says
Mayo?? Kind of genius. I need to try this.
Shauna says
Omg. I mixed half brownie mix and half red velvet cake mix 😍😍 amazing: My new favorite cheat meal!
Jesseca says
Um, you might be my new favorite person. Just tried this and it is heavenly!!
Marissa says
Fantastic! I added a 1/2 tsp butter cut thin, 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp milk and cooked for 75 seconds. I added fresh vanilla whipped cream and chocolate chips. Soooooo good! Thank you!!
Jesseca says
Thanks for giving the recipe a try!
Jahyd says
I think 2 tbsp of water and 75 seconds in a 1000 watt microwave is the way to go if you like a fudgier brownie! I like the Ghirardelli mix the best, it already has chocolate chips in it.
Jesseca says
Thanks for the tip!
Jaden says
I did everything right I put it in for 90 seconds and the bather was still raw I put it in for a few more seconds and I burned it :/
Jesseca says
Every microwave cooks differently. I’d check your wattage and adjust the cooking time accordingly. We just made this recipe in a vacation rental and had to do some test runs to find the best time.
But I appreciate you pointing out the fact that this could be an issue. I’ll see if I can find a great reference to cooking in a microwave to share.
Jessica says
May I also point out- you need to make sure your mug is microwave safe to prevent burning.
I do mine for 60-90 sec and it always turns out fine. I have a small cheap-o microwave purchased from wal-mart. I agree, the wattage is also a factor when baking in the microwave.
Jesseca says
That is a great observation! Thank you, Jessica!
Christine Bastone says
I loved it! No, it was not quite as good as a brownie cooked in the oven. But it was definitely good enough. I find it makes for one huge serving. I might have to reduce it somehow. And my mug wasn’t the easiest thing to wash even though I had sprayed some cooking spray first. But it was yummy just the same.
Jesseca says
I agree, it’s hard to beat traditional brownies, but this recipe is good for a quick fix! I’ll have to see if there’s an easy way to keep the cleanup simple and update the recipe.
Karen B says
Try baking it for 60 seconds for a Molten lava cake yumm
Jesseca says
That sounds delicious!