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?!
Really 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.
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 š
MICROWAVE 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!
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!!
I’m SO GLAD you loved the recipe Deana! Love the subs you made – I’m going to have to try that soon!
this is amazing its delicious very peanut buttery
This was amazing,thanks a ton!
But,how many calories is it? š
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 š
Where the coco
Add it in with the flour – just edited to show that! Thanks!
Turned mine into crunchy bits…whoops…
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% :/
this is amazing! I love them and they are delicious
You forget to say when to add the cocoa. I’m assuming at the same time as the flour?
YES – thank you so much for letting me know!
This was killer, btw! It turned out great- especially with some ice cream on top. The peanut butter totally sold this!
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it…sometimes you just have to have cake, amen? š
Oh this looks nice! I love Peanuts! will give it a go!
Thank you
Marita
Yep, just made a double batch of these for Eric and I. Total. Win.
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 š
Oh man love how you made one serving that you can make in almost no time!
Yum! Will have to try with splenda or stevia and see if it works. š
Just made this (late night chocolate fix) and it was perfection. Thank you!
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!? š hehe, teasing. Sorta.
Thanks friend!
Haha well, I know I’m not preggo right now…but maybe in the near-ish future š
Must. Make. This. NOW!!! Wow, looks so good and perfect for the late night cravings!!
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.
Ah yes, I know those cravings well! I’m glad I could oblige little man š
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!
That’s what Fridays are for anyway! I think we all know calories don’t count on Fridays š
Chocolate and peanut butter is the BEST flavor combination of all time. Fact. I love a good mug cake – so dangerously convenient. š
I have to agree š Best flavor ever!
It’s so nice to have a recipe for one sometimes, especially when it’s as delicious as this one!
Come to mama! This is what I need everyday at 4pm!
Right?! And then again at 7…and 10… š
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!
Great minds think alike!!! š
Yummm!! I like this idea, because it’s built in portion control!
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.