Have you ever just NEEDED something
sweet AND chocolate but couldn't find anything in the cupboard or
fridge? I was in this predicament a week ago and since it is so hot
and humid this time of year (most days lately it's 94% humidity),
there was no way I was going to fire up the oven. So I searched for
something I could make in the microwave. I have tons of unsweetened
chocolate, and just biting off a chunk is not that satisfying. In my
search, I went to my favorite website, www.foodnetwork.com
and found a recipe for Microwave Brownies. I have made it 3 times
and it comes out perfect each time. So, I want to share this with my
'chocoholic' readers.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
Put the butter and chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to melt the chocolate. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar.
In a large bowl sift the flour with the baking powder and salt. Add the egg and chocolate mixtures along with the vanilla and stir well to combine.
Spray an 8 by 8 by 2-inch or 8-inch round microwave-safe glass pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan, spread it out evenly, and scatter the chocolate chips on top. Cook on high for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 3 minutes before cutting and eating.
(Mine comes out perfect each time at 5
minutes)