
Easy microwave brownies
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 8
Ingredients
- 150g salted butter
- 150g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 medium eggs, beaten
- 50g plain flour
- 75g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 80g milk chocolate chips
Method
- STEP 1
Cut the butter into small pieces. Put in a 20 x 20cm microwavable glass or ceramic dish and cook in 20-second bursts in the microwave until melted. Remove, swirl it around the dish to coat the sides, then tip it into a mixing bowl.
- STEP 2
Add the sugar to the bowl and, using a hand or electric whisk, whisk vigorously until the mixture is creamy and fully incorporated into the melted butter.
- STEP 3
In a jug, stir the vanilla extract into the milk along with the beaten eggs. Whisk this, a little at a time, into the sugar and butter mixture, ensuring it’s thoroughly incorporated before adding more.
- STEP 4
Sift the flour and cocoa powder together, then fold gently into the cake batter. Finally, stir in the milk chocolate chips.
- STEP 5
Tip the whole mix into the buttered dish and smooth using a spatula to fill the dish. Cook for 5 mins or until the brownies are well-risen and slightly firm to touch. Don’t worry if they’re still a bit soft in the centre; they will continue to cook for several minutes once out of the microwave.
- STEP 6
Put the hot dish onto a cooling rack and leave for at least 20 mins to firm up. Cut into 8 squares. Will keep in an airtight container for three days.