Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug
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Get your chocolate fix fast with this warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie in a mug. No need to turn on the oven!
I know I often share “cheffy” recipes on this site, but I also love simple, kid-friendly recipes, like this warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie in a mug. This delightful “cookie” takes just a few minutes to prepare and a mere 45 seconds to bake in the microwave—and the ingredients are always on hand. What’s more, this recipe recipe makes just a single serving, so I can whip one up for the kids or get my chocolate fix without making a whole batch of chocolate chip cookies (or having temptation in the house!). I use an 8-ounce mug for this recipe; you can use a larger mug, although the cookie won’t be quite as cute, but I don’t recommend going any smaller or the dough won’t have to space to rise.
And if you’re a fan of quick and easy microwave desserts, don’t miss out on my equally delicious brownie in a mug recipe—it’s another instant hit!
What You’ll Need To Make A Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
Step-by-Step Instructions
Place the butter in a mug and melt in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Add the brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Mix to combine and then add the egg yolk.
Stir until smooth, then add the flour and baking soda.
Mix until smooth.
Stir in two-thirds of the chocolate chips, and sprinkle the remaining chips on the top. For clean edges, use a paper towel to wipe off any batter from the inside of the cup (up to the level of the batter) before baking.
Microwave on high heat for about 45 seconds, until puffed and dry on top. Let the cookie in a mug cool for a few minutes before eating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! You can customize your cookie by using your favorite type of chocolate chips—whether it’s semi-sweet, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate. Feel free to mix and match.
No, this microwave dessert is best made immediately before serving. It will dry out as it sits.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch baking soda
- 1 heaping tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the butter in a mug (an 8-ounce mug is the perfect size, but larger will work too) and melt in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Using a small spoon, stir in the brown sugar, vanilla, and salt (don't worry if it looks a little separated). Add the egg yolk and stir until smooth. Stir in the flour and baking soda. Stir in two-thirds of the chocolate chips, and then sprinkle the remaining chips on the top. Microwave on high heat for about 45 seconds, until the dough puffs and looks dry. Remove from the microwave and let cool for a few minutes before eating. (The cookie should be eaten warm; it dries out once cool.)
- Pro Tip: For clean edges, use a paper towel to wipe off any batter from the inside of the cup (up to the level of the batter) before baking.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 1 mug
- Calories: 383
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Sugar: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Sodium: 203 mg
- Cholesterol: 177 mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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My cookie turned out perfectly and I’d like to make this again with my granddaughters. Can I microwave two mugs at a time and if so how would I adjust the time?
Hi Millie, Glad it came out well! For 2 of them, you could up the time in the microwave to 1 minute and see if that’s enough. Or to take any guesswork out of it, you could just microwave them separately.
Let each of the girls mix up their own cup,; they wanted to microwave separately and they both came out perfect. I love that they could do their own and yet share the experience – Thank you 🙂
This sounds absolutely fabulous. I was wondering if there are metric conversions for it?
Thanks, Maureen
Hi Maureen, I just added them. Hope you enjoy if you make it! 🙂
I made the chocolate cookie in a mug as a surprise for my wife. It was a huge hit. She raved about it. Going to make it for my grand daughter when we go to visit. So easy to make and so yummy. Thanks for this.
After a long (short) week, I needed a portion controlled cookie. Very good!
This was fun n so tasty! Only wish I had vanilla ice cream!
I couldn’t resist making this as soon as your newsletter popped into my inbox this morning — it’s SO easy and yummy. I made a second one for my teenage son. He devoured it and then asked for another…so much for the single serving!
I made this today with my seven -year old grandson. It didn’t look quite done after 45 seconds so we added about 20 more seconds but then it was a bit dry and hard but my grandson loved it and asked me to send the recipe to his mom. Also, I used light brown sugar since I didn’t have the dark brown so that probably was part of the reason it didn’t look done after 45 seconds. But, it was enjoyed by him and I was “allowed” a taste. It was a great activity for “Camp Grammy” and I’m sure will be a regular quick dessert.
This was YUMMY! I work from home, this came through on the email of the day and I took a little break to try it. This was quick, delicious, super easy and completely worth the calories! Thanks so much!
Loved that this recipe was so simple yet delicious! Thank you Jenn!
I made it G.F. by exchanging 2tbsp almond flour and 1 tbsp oatmeal for the flour. delicious
Holy cow…so easy…so perfect. Another solid recipe from Jenn for the win!
I love the idea of these, especially as a Home Ec teacher, a quick recipe like this can be fun when you have a spare 10 minutes! I’d try this again with half as much sugar. The texture and flavour was great but just a bit sweet for me x