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 recipe. 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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Get your chocolate fix fast with this warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie in a mug recipe. No need to turn on the oven!
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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This is a great recipe when you just feel like a fresh cookie and don’t want to bake three dozen! What I particularly like is the small amount of baking powder, which is much greater in other one cup recipes and makes them taste unpleasant. Your recipes are always foolproof and come out perfectly. I also love your chocolate mousse recipe, which is now a family favorite. Thank you!
I am always skeptical of mug microwave desserts, but this was legit really good! With some vanilla ice cream on top it was like a pizookie:) so yummy and i would make again
Love this recipe so much that we make it almost every day! So simple and quick to make. Depending on how we’re feeling, we either follow this recipe to a T or make tiny tweaks (for example, adding some raspberries or peanut butter powder) to it here and there to change it up once in a while.
Wow! absolutely amazed at how alike this came out in relation to an actual choc chip cookie. My new go to recipe for those days when you just don’t have the time or energy to bake a whole batch of cookies.
Oh my goodness!
I used a whole egg because I am too lazy to separate them, added more chocolate chips and sprinkled salt on top.
Delicious!
gtg, my second one today is ready
This is delicious! Tasted like a warm chocolate chip cookie! So easy to make, which is a bad thing since I loved it so much!! But nice to make when I need that sweet fix! Thanks!
This is the best mug cake I have tried to date and I have tried quite a few. It’s somewhat cake like, but flavor and warm, gooey chocolate chips reminded me of a cookie. Thanks for giving me a quick and fun way to satisfy a sugar craving.
Excited to try, but I have almost every night your choc chip cookies. Took your advice to make balls and freeze. Take one ( or 2..ha) out before dinner to defrost then back after dinner. Perfect treat and you or forced to eat only 1 ( or 2 😋)
Hmm I am digging this idea. I’ll have to see if I have the self control to only pull out one or two to bake up occasionally… 🙂
Another positive review! This is delicious. It’s a cakey cookie recipe, but very tasty. For convenience, I used a pyrex measuring cup. I also added more chocolate chips (cause it’s what I do) and it still baked perfectly. We are going on a sailing vacation with the grandchildren, and we can easily make this on the boat! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
can this be made using a ramekin in the oven for those who don’t have a microwave? Suppose that defeats the purpose of quick no-oven recipe but still would be great for single serving kids activity!
It should as long as the ramekin is large enough (it should hold at least 8 ounces). Not sure what the bake time will be so keep a close eye on it. Hope you enjoy!