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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
10-Min Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, 45 seconds at full power.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, flour, egg, vanilla, and salt until no lumps remain.

  3. Step 3

    Microwave on high for 3 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.

  4. 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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