Five Minute Microwave Brownies With Chocolate Glaze

NZR's Note:

This is a quick and easy recipe for brownies with a fuss-free glaze made from chocolate chips. They're great for bake sales at school -- little notice is needed, they're made from ingredients already on hand, and they contain NO nuts.

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 -1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Spray an 8 inch square microwave safe pan with non-stick spray.
2. In a large glass bowl or measuring cup, melt margarine and cocoa together on high for about 30 to 45 seconds. Stir until smooth. Add eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla extract and salt. Stir.
3. Pour mixture into prepared pan and microwave on high for about 5 minutes, or until set (this will depend on your microwave).
4. Remove pan from microwave. Immediately scatter chocolate chips on top. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, then gently spread with a knife. Let cool and cut into 16 squares (note: pan may be refrigerated to speed cooling process).
5. Note: A 1,000 watt microwave oven was used in this recipe.

Reviews

[KittyCooks45]

These are sooo good! They are rich and chocolatey and not dry at all. I had never "baked" in a microwave before, but followed the directions and they turned out wonderfully. I can make brownies in under 10 minutes? That is a bad, bad thing (for my waistline). I microwaved mine for 4 min and 40 sec and they were perfect- fudgy but not gooey. Test these with a toothpick like you would any other brownies- moist crumbs mean they are done.

[Chef #524025]

Wow! This was my first time baking in the microwave, and I was afraid it wouldn't turn out well. I was very pleasantly surprised! These are moist and delicious. Very chocolatey. Exactly what I needed for a quick chocolate fix, and enough left over for tomorrow too!

[JessEntrekin]

Try melting the chips with the cocoa and butter! So rich and wonderful!