From the Bookshelf to the Kitchen: the Darkling's Brownies

I was originally planning to make the Darkling's chocolate mousse, from a Grisha trilogy cookbook I found online. Unfortunately it didn't turn out like I hoped, so this post happened instead.

The Darkling's Brownies are actually my recipe for brownies in mugs, but they're inspired by the same idea for the Darkling's chocolate mousse - rich, dark, powerful, just like him. Who is the Darkling, you may be asking? Why, he's a prominent character in the Grisha trilogy (Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising) by Leigh Bardugo. This trilogy is so good - definitely one of the best YA fantasy out there.

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I've been making brownies in mugs for quite some time now. They are so amazingly good, and the best part is, you don't have to make a whole pan. You can just make one for yourself or a couple more if you have friends over. I mixed up a ton of baggies of the dry ingredients ahead of time and just brought a bottle of grapeseed oil to school so Elise and I could have brownies in mugs whenever we like with less hassle.

Brownie in a Mug

1/4 c. flour

1/4 c. sugar

2 T. cocoa powder (I use Hershey's special dark, which makes for a super chocolaty and rich brownie.)

pinch of salt

2 T. oil (I use grapeseed.)

3 T. water

Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Add oil and water, and mix well. Pour into mug. Cook in microwave for about 1 minute, 40 seconds (time will vary, depending on microwave's power levels). It will be very hot! Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

And here's the result!

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