Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone enjoyed a nice weekend. My boyfriend and I got back from Chicago late Sunday night so I didn't have time to put together this post until now. Overall we had a really great weekend- we did a lot of touristy things, like the Architectural River Tour and walking the Magnificent Mile, which were a lot of fun. We also enjoyed a lot of good food. Too much good food actually- but I will share some of the food highlights in a later post. And I am trying not to let the fact that my wallet was stolen from my bag during dinner one night ruin my overall memories of the city. That was a definite bummer.
Anyways, we are back in Boston now and ready for another week. Remember this Homemade Chocolate Syrup I made a few weeks ago? After I made it, I started putting it on everything. First I made a giant Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie and then I made this Microwave Mug Brownie. Both were equally delicious when topped with vanilla ice cream and the chocolate syrup. This Mug Brownie was also incredibly easy to make- just combine a few ingredients in a microwavable mug and heat for a total of about 3 minutes. Such a simple and delicious way to get your brownie fix!
Microwave Mug Brownie
Recipe from Cooking Classy
2 tbsp salted butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch baking powder
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
Combine the butter and light brown sugar in a 12 oz. microwavable mug. Heat in the microwave on high power for about 45 seconds. Remove from the microwave and mix with a fork until combined. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract. Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until well combined. Finally stir in the chocolate chips. Set the microwave on 50% power and cook mixture for 2-2 1/2 minutes. Cooking time will vary baed on your microwave's wattage, but be careful not to overcook the brownie. Serve with ice cream and chocolate syrup, if desired.
I'm so glad you had a great time in Chicago. Sucks to hear about the wallet but I like the attitude. Can't wait to read the full food report. This mug brownie is exactly what I need when I am feeling greedy ;p
ReplyDeleteThese are so great for those times you want a quick sweet treat!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to visit Chicago sometime. I heard it's a neat city. However, I am sorry to hear about your wallet. :P I'm glad you are trying to stay positive about it, though. :)
Yay for a fun weekend! This mug cake looks divine! :)
ReplyDeleteI love any dessert that can be made in a mug and this looks delicious! I made some Nutella hot fudge and I think the leftovers would work perfectly in this. We went to Chicago a few weeks ago and did the architectural boat tour as well. So fun!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a quick dessert to whip up in a flash. Yum! We don't have a microwave so I'm scheming whether I can make this for myself using the microwave at my office : )
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that your wallet was stolen while you were traveling!
A brownie you can make in a mug?! Bad news for my thighs!! ;)
ReplyDeletei love mug cakes so mug brownies are right up my alley! yum!
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