Hug-in-a-Mug Brownies

This is easy enough that older kids should be able to make it themselves!

Hug-in-a-Mug Brownies 

3 Tbsp flour 

2 Tbsp sugar 

2 Tbsp baking cocoa 

2 Tbsp water 

1 1/2 Tbsp oil (I prefer coconut oil or olive oil) 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 tsp chocolate syrup 

1 Tbsp chocolate chips 

Thoroughly mix all ingredients except chocolate chips together in a ceramic ramekin or mug, or other microwave-safe bowl or dish. Stir in chocolate chips last. Microwave for one minute. Devour. 

Makes one brownie.

Screaming Peach Cobbler

My 13-yr-old daughter made this for us today, with minimal assistance from me.  I mostly just helped drain the peach juice.  I want to try making this with some different variations, like adding cherries or blueberries.

Screaming Peach Cobbler

1 box spice cake mix

12 oz can of lemon-lime soda

2 (24-29 oz) cans peaches -- drained OR 6 cups fresh peach slices

Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Drain canned peaches OR slice up fresh peaches and cut into chunks.  Place in a greased 9x13 baking pan.

Sprinkle spice cake mix over the peaches.  Gently press mix down over the peaches.

Pour soda over the cake mix.  Try to get the whole thing moistened, if not covered entirely.

Preheat your oven to 350.  Don't do this ahead of time!  Let the cobbler bubble and steep while the oven heats up.

Bake for one hour.  Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.  Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.