Desserts in a Jar

Brownie Mix in a Mug

Pack a brownie mix in a mug as a gift, then microwave it with a little water for a warm single serving brownie in 1 minute.

Brownie Mix in a Mug

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A single-serving brownie mix packed in a small bag and tucked into a mug for gifting. Stir in a little water and microwave for a warm brownie in about a minute.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories152

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons instant brownie mix
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon mini M&M’s (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dried chopped cherries (optional)

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • mug

Directions
 

  1. Spoon 4 tablespoons of the mix into a small zip-top bag and close it.
  2. To give as a gift, set the bag in a tissue-lined mug and add a tag with the preparation directions.

Notes

Pour the mix into a microwave-safe mug, add 2 tablespoons water, and stir until no dry spots remain. Stir in one optional add-in (1 tablespoon) if desired. Microwave 1 minute. Let stand 1 minute before eating.
Storage: dry mix sealed in a cool, dry place up to about 6 months; leftovers refrigerated within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 77mg | Vitamin A: 3.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6.7mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.