Today's post is sponsored by Hershey’s Canada, and this incredible REESE's Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread is amazing in this 3-ingredients Chocolate Mug Brownie recipe.
Yes, you read that right! These decadent brownies are made with just 3 ingredients. How is that possible you ask?
REESE's Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread is the answer!
Reese's Peanut Butter Spread is the Real Deal
Believe me, when I say that stuff is amaaaazing. As soon as we opened the first jar, Konrad and I could barely keep our spoons out of it. Think REESE's peanut butter cups blended into a magical spread.
I love peanut butter and chocolate combinations in all varieties of ways and forms, but this REESE's spread is definitely my new favorite.
Let's get back to brownies now. 3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Brownies to be specific.
Quick, Simple, and Insanely Good to Munch On
Other than REESE's Peanut Butter Chocolate spread, you only need flour and an egg. Plus a couple small mugs and a microwave. But those aren't ingredients.
On top of only requiring 3 ingredients, these mug brownies take only about 1 minute to cook! Perfect to satisfy urgent dessert cravings in a flash.
This recipe makes two servings, and that's why 2 mugs are required. Lightly whisk the egg with a fork and divide it between the two mugs. Add the REESE's spread and whisk until well-combined before folding in the flour. Preparing the batter in this order reduces the risk of pockets of flour hiding at the bottom of the mugs.
So Many Variations On How To Eat It!
In our microwave, each mug brownie takes only about 1 minute to cook on the highest setting. Since microwave strengths vary, you may have to add a few 15-second bursts. But just like baked brownies, I prefer these Chocolate Mug Brownies just a touch undercooked.
When I make mug cakes, they are always best fresh from the microwave. This mug brownie version however, gets better once it cools down a little. Hot from the microwave it is too fluffy and cake-like. As it cools, it develops a chewy brownie texture.
I like to stick the mugs into the freezer for about 5 minutes. After that, they will still be a little warm, but chewy now. Then simply top the mug brownies with a peanut butter drizzle and chocolate chips before serving.
Recipe
3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Brownie
Ingredients
- 1 egg lightly whisked
- ½ cup REESE's Peanut Butter Chocolate spread
- 4 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Crack the egg into a small mug (like a tea cup). Whisk to break it up and pour half of it onto another small mug.
- Divide REESE's Peanut Butter Chocolate spread between the two mugs (¼ cup per mug) and beat with a fork until completely smooth and combined.
- Add the flour into the mugs (2 tablespoons per mug) and fold in until combined.
- Microwave the mugs separately for about 1 minute. If the batter on top still looks uncooked, return to microwave for 15 more seconds. Repeat if necessary. For fudgy, chewy brownie results, leave the batter just a touch undercooked.
- Place the mug brownies into the freezer for about 5 minutes (10-15 minutes in the fridge) to cool down a little and develop their chewy texture (it will still be a little warm, but chewy now).
- Top with a peanut butter drizzle and chocolate chips before serving.
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Random Questions
The 3-ingredient mug brownie recipe makes it super simple. Just mix REESE's Peanut Butter Chocolate spread, flour, and an egg in a mug, then microwave for about a minute.
Cook the mug brownies on the highest setting for about 1 minute. Adjust the time as needed with a few 15-second bursts, and remember slightly undercooked is better.
You'll need REESE's Peanut Butter Chocolate spread, flour, and an egg to create these delightful mug brownies.
Whisk the egg, add the REESE's spread, and then fold in the flour. Microwave for about a minute, allow it to cool, and top with a peanut butter drizzle and chocolate chips for added deliciousness.
Nikki
This didn't work. At all. I tried different size mugs, different times, all it did was explode in my microwave.
Regina
Oh my. I've made many different mug cakes before and never had one explode. Is your microwave very strong? Maybe you can use it at lower power? Mine is a 800 Watt microwave.
Nikki
Oh, I'm not sure about that. Possibly? It's a brand new microwave. That's what I know.
Melissa Belanger
Really? Could you make this any easier for me? It looks amazing! I have to make this next time I'm having a solo TV watching night! I wouldn't want to have to share 🙂
Regina
Can hardly get any easier than this 🙂 Cuddling up with a mug brownie to watch a show marathon sounds awesome!