Mug Brownies

I have a major sweet tooth. In fact, my whole family does! But sometimes I am in the mood for a little sweet treat. When I found this recipe I knew this would be perfect for my sweet tooth! I have tried other recipes but this one is far better than the others. You can make a serving of brownies all with 6 ingredients, a mug, and a microwave!

Ingredients:

• 4 tbs of flour
• 4 1/2 tbs of sugar
• 2 tbs of coco powder
• a pinch of salt
• 2 tbs of oil 
• 2tbs of water

Instructions:

Mix all dry ingredients together in your mug.

Add the water and oil. This should make the mixture very thick, almost hard to stir.

Pop mug into the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds.

Take out and let it cool. Add whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat!

Enjoy!

My dad is glad I made two for this blog post!

Homemade Oreos

Oreos have always been my favorite cookie to eat! So when I found this recipe I had to try it! This is a sweet cookie. A good, but very sweet cookie. This cookie is not a direct replica of an Oreo but, it tastes very similar!

For the chocolate wafers:
1 1/4 cups (155 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (45 grams, but cocoa weights can vary greatly) unsweetened Dutch process cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (200 grams) sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks or 140 grams) room-temperature, unsalted butter
1 large egg

For the filling:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick or 55 grams) room-temperature, unsalted butter
1/4 cup (50 grams) vegetable shortening
2 cups (240 grams) sifted confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract, too much vanilla will cause the filling to not taste like the classic flavor of the Oreo filling

1. Set two racks in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 375°F
2. With an electric mixer, thoroughly mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda and powder, salt, and sugar. While on low speed, add the butter, and then the egg. Continue mixing until dough comes together in a mass.
   
3. Take a teaspoon amount of batter and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet approximately two inches apart. 
   
4. With moistened hands, slightly flatten the dough. Bake for 9 minutes, rotating once for even baking. Set baking sheets on a rack to cool.
   

1. To make the filling, place butter and shortening in a mixing bowl, and at low speed, gradually beat in the sugar and vanilla. 
   
2. Turn the mixer on high and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until filling is light and fluffy. 
   
3. To assemble the cookies, use a knife to spread the cream on the cookies. Then place a cookie of similar size on top of the iced cookie.
   

Enjoy!