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Microwave Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie

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Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie in a Mug || HeathersDish.com

I don’t know what the deal is, you guys, but I seriously cannot get enough dessert these days. Chocolate, sweet, peanut buttery gooey goodness.

 

SWOON, right?!

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie in a Mug || HeathersDish.comReally it shouldn’t be a surprise that I am making these brownies in mass quantities, especially when I get back from a nice long run pushing our huge toddler up the hills of Arkansas. Mama needs some chocolate, you know what I mean? And the fact that I have this ice cream hanging around doesn’t make it easy to say no. Brownies + ice cream = heaven.

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie in a Mug || HeathersDish.com

The biggest key here is that you DON’T want to overcook the brownie, and you DEFINITELY want to use the chocolate chips if you have them handy. OH! And you should also have a firm understanding that these brownies, as delicious as they are, are no substitute for the real deal. But when you need something ooey and gooey and peanut butter and chocolatey – totally the way to go.

 

Let’s all grab our mugs and toast the weekend – brownie style šŸ˜‰

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie in a Mug || HeathersDish.comMICROWAVE PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL BROWNIE

  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • pinch of salt
  • splash of vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter, slightly warmed so it’s a little runny

Here’s the deal: you can use a mug for this, but I like using a microwave-safe ramekin instead because I think it promotes even cooking since the bottom is flat. Either way if you use a coffee mug try to make sure it’s flat all the way across the bottom.

 

Mix together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in the cocoa, salt and flour until well combined; if you’re using chocolate chips (which I totally recommend) stir them in last. Pour into the ramekin or mug, then dot the top with peanut butter. Swirl lightly with a toothpick or knife point. Microwave for 45-75 seconds in the microwave until JUST DONE – don’t go any longer or it will be rubbery!

 

Serve hot!

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  1. Deana Jordan says

    October 23, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    The best mug cake I have tried! I halved the recipe, substituted egg beaters, raw Stevie instead of white sugar and spread margarine. I definately added chocolate chips!! I zapped for 35 seconds on high. Perfect!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 23, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      I’m SO GLAD you loved the recipe Deana! Love the subs you made – I’m going to have to try that soon!

      Reply
  2. sophia says

    March 3, 2016 at 12:54 am

    this is amazing its delicious very peanut buttery

    Reply
  3. Joya says

    August 21, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    This was amazing,thanks a ton!
    But,how many calories is it? šŸ™‚

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    • Heather says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Hey Joya! Honestly I don’t know…I don’t count calories, so I never figure them for my recipes. I know that SparkPeople has a tool you can use to figure out nutritional information, and you can add the exact products that you used to figure it out šŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Udontneedtoknow says

    August 9, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Where the coco

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    • Heather says

      August 9, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      Add it in with the flour – just edited to show that! Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Bonna says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    Turned mine into crunchy bits…whoops…

    Reply
    • Heather says

      June 22, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      Uh oh! I did the same thing with another microwave recipe the other week…I had to retry and bump the power down to 50% :/

      Reply
  6. talia says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    this is amazing! I love them and they are delicious

    Reply
  7. Serenity says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    You forget to say when to add the cocoa. I’m assuming at the same time as the flour?

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 8, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      YES – thank you so much for letting me know!

      Reply
      • Serenity says

        September 8, 2014 at 10:05 pm

        This was killer, btw! It turned out great- especially with some ice cream on top. The peanut butter totally sold this!

        Reply
        • Heather says

          September 9, 2014 at 5:24 pm

          Yay! I’m so glad you liked it…sometimes you just have to have cake, amen? šŸ™‚

          Reply
  8. Marita says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Oh this looks nice! I love Peanuts! will give it a go!
    Thank you
    Marita

    Reply
  9. liz | carpƩ season says

    December 30, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Yep, just made a double batch of these for Eric and I. Total. Win.

    Reply
  10. liz | carpƩ season says

    November 3, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Wow. I might eat one…or three…of these a day. Beats my peanut butter on a spoon, topped with chocolate chips that’s been my go-to fix lately šŸ™‚

    Reply
  11. Carla says

    September 29, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Oh man love how you made one serving that you can make in almost no time!

    Reply
  12. Debby says

    September 28, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Yum! Will have to try with splenda or stevia and see if it works. šŸ™‚

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    September 27, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    Just made this (late night chocolate fix) and it was perfection. Thank you!

    Reply
  14. monica says

    September 27, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Yum~~~ I love this because I think my boys would have so much fun making it. Looks delicious!
    And I don’t know–you’re craving lots of sweets…isn’t that what they say about women pregnant with girls!? šŸ™‚ hehe, teasing. Sorta.
    Thanks friend!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 27, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Haha well, I know I’m not preggo right now…but maybe in the near-ish future šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  15. Shawn @ IWYD says

    September 27, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Must. Make. This. NOW!!! Wow, looks so good and perfect for the late night cravings!!

    Reply
  16. Katie says

    September 27, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I’ve been DYING for chocolate lately. Absolutely dying. No other food will do. These will be the perfect late night snack (wake up at 2am snack?). Perfection.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 27, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Ah yes, I know those cravings well! I’m glad I could oblige little man šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  17. Madison says

    September 27, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I could of used this recipe last night. I had a HUGE peanut butter chocolate craving hit me like a ton of bricks! I cannot wait to sink my teeth into this baby!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 27, 2013 at 2:21 pm

      That’s what Fridays are for anyway! I think we all know calories don’t count on Fridays šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  18. Megan (Braise The Roof) says

    September 27, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Chocolate and peanut butter is the BEST flavor combination of all time. Fact. I love a good mug cake – so dangerously convenient. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 27, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      I have to agree šŸ˜‰ Best flavor ever!

      Reply
  19. Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says

    September 27, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    It’s so nice to have a recipe for one sometimes, especially when it’s as delicious as this one!

    Reply
  20. DessertForTwo says

    September 27, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Come to mama! This is what I need everyday at 4pm!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 27, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Right?! And then again at 7…and 10… šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  21. Tieghan says

    September 27, 2013 at 7:14 am

    Ha! I almost post a microwave dessert today too, but pumpkin spice won! This brownie looks incredible and perfect for a quick treat! Oh and your swirl is perfect!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 27, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Great minds think alike!!! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  22. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    September 27, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Yummm!! I like this idea, because it’s built in portion control!

    Reply
  23. Kristi says

    September 27, 2013 at 5:59 am

    This sounds like the Best recipe if you just need a little something chocolate-y but don’t want to make a whole pan of brownies.

    Reply

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