½cupgranulated sugar - or brown sugar, coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener etc.
¼cupmilk - or heavy cream
1tspvanilla extract
1cupall purpose flour - see notes
½cupcocoa powder - unsweetened
½tspsalt
½cupchocolate chips - optional
Instructions
Treat The Flour:
Microwave the flour in a bowl for 1-2 minutes, OR spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 375°F for 5 minutes. Let the flour cool a few minutes.
Assemble The Brownie Batter:
Add butter, sugar and milk to a small pot. Stir and heat through until butter is melted. Remove from heat then stir in the vanilla extract. (see notes for microwave method)
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir everything together. Let cool for 10 minutes to thicken.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Add to bowls, serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes:
Microwave Instructions:
Raw flour can be microwaved in 30-second increments to prevent any bacteria, stirring between each for a total of 2 minutes.
Butter can be melted in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, then mix with the sugar, milk and vanilla extract. The sugar will be a bit grainier using this method (stovetop will help dissolve the sugar).
Leftovers can be chilled in the fridge up to 5 days or frozen up to 3 months.