Microwave Chocolate Brownies in minutes!

Ingredients

• 150g butter
• 200g golden caster sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
• 65g cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 50g plain flour
• 75g milk, dark or white chocolate chips

Method

• Cut the butter into cubes and place in a square 22cm microwaveable dish (glass, ceramic or silicone work well).
• Heat the butter on full power for 30-45 seconds until melted – stir the butter halfway through.
• Pour the butter into a mixing bowl.
• Put the microwaveable dish to one side – you’ll be using this again to bake the brownies.
• Add the sugar, vanilla and cocoa to the melted butter and either hand whisk or use an electric mixer until everything is combined.
• Beat the egg into the mixture, one at a time.
• Gently fold in the flour and choc chips.
• With a pastry brush, spread the remnants of the melted butter around the microwaveable dish, or line it with greaseproof paper to prevent sticking.
• Pour the brownie mixture into the microwaveable dish and spread evenly.
• Cook on full power in the microwave for 4-5 minutes.
• Stand for at least 15 minutes before cutting – the brownies will firm up as they cool.
• Cut into squares and enjoy!