One Minute

Chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and sugar cookies line the case as the aroma sweeps through the room. I could tell the cookies had just come out of the oven, still fresh and warm.  My mouth began to water and my stomach began to rumble. I longed for one of those cookies, only I knew I couldn't have one. I walked back to my dorm thinking only about those warm cookies.

So I got to thinking, how could I modify this for myself? I clearly can't bake my own cookies there is no kitchen in my room, no oven down the hall, all I have is a microwave. But, what if I made something other than cookies. What is the next best thing? Brownies. I can make a brownie in a microwave. And those can easily be made flourless, perfect for me and for anyone who doesn't want a flour mess in their room.

I went online and began looking for a recipe I could use. I was shocked at how quickly I was able to find one where the reviews were favorable and it was only five ingredients! After a quick trip to McLanahan's I had all the ingredients I needed to make my brownie in a mug.

My excitement was through the roof! I hadn't made a brownie in a mug since last summer. I couldn't wait until that first bite of a warm brownie as if it had just come out of the oven. I quickly added all of the ingredients needed and mixed them together in my mug. Then I put the mug in the microwave, set the cook time for one minute and waited. I watched as the time slowly went down. It felt like ages had past before the timer indicated my brownie was ready.

I stood there in front of the microwave watching as the batter slowly rose up, filling the mug until the microwave finally chimed saying the brownie was baked. I opened the microwave door, spoon in hand, ready to take a bite. The brownie tasted just as good as I remember making the a few summers back, and all it took was a minute to make. No lines, no walking all the way to the dining hall, just to microwave and back.

This type of recipe is great for any day of the week, whether it's another late night studying, or it's cold outside and you want something nice and warm. It has little to no mess and can be made in the comforts of your own dorm. Below I attached the recipe along with the directions so that next time you are craving something sweet, you don't have to look any further than the microwave. Enjoy!

Flourless Brownie in a Mug

Ingredients:

1 egg
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
A dash of vanilla extract
A pinch of salt

Directions:
1. Put all of the ingredients into the mug and mix them together
2. Place the mug in the microwave for one minute
3. Let the brownie cool and enjoy!