5-Minute Brownies

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 16 Brownies, 16 serving(s) 🏷 Dessert

These speedy brownies are prepared in the microwave, offering a fast route to a chocolatey dessert. The method involves creaming butter and sugar, then blending in eggs and vanilla. Cocoa powder and flour are combined separately before being folded into the wet mixture. The batter is poured into a sugared pie dish and microwaved for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes, then left to cool before serving. The entire process takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.

5-Minute Brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

Method

  1. Soften the butter by melting it slightly, ensuring it does not become liquid.
  2. Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, creaming them together.
  3. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla into the butter and sugar mixture, beating until the texture is even.
  4. Take a separate small or medium bowl and whisk together the flour and cocoa powder.
  5. Transfer the dry flour and cocoa mixture into the bowl containing the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
  6. Lightly grease a glass pie dish, then sprinkle it with a coating of sugar.
  7. Transfer the prepared brownie batter into the prepared pie pan.
  8. Place the pan in the microwave and cook for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
  9. Allow the brownies to stand and cool down completely before cutting and enjoying.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium60400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert
AuthorChef Keaston Devitt