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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I wanted a sweet treat without a ton of leg work. This fit the bill perfectly. I love that the ingredients are items that I always have on hand. I did cut the brown sugar back to 1 1/2 T as I am trying to cut down. Thanks for another yummy recipe.
I made it GF. Used gluten free flour and coconut sugar instead of brown sugar. Loved it!
Wow – what a fun recipe that turned out excellent. Wasn’t sure what to expect and was greatly surprised at how quick, easy & delicious this turned out. Thank you for another winner.
YUM! Enough said! Perfect for a nice after-dinner indulgence for someone who is too tempted to have a whole batch of cookies around. This will definitely be a go-to when I need to satisfy my sweet tooth!
Horrible. recipe seemed good but end taste was bad and it was practically hard.
As I was making it it went full on soggy chunky of butter idk if I did it wrong or if the recipe was just terrible
right? I did mine correct and it came out fine, horrible taste tho.. i put a little bit of baking soda in and it tasted horrible.. :/
Just wondering, why does the egg have to be separated?
Hi HW, using a whole egg would be too much volume considering the small amounts of the other ingredients.
I had tried a few other chocolate chip cookies in a mug recipes, but they came out overcooked and/or lacking flavour. I found this recipe when looking to satisfy an afternoon cookie craving, and it was perfect! It came out almost cake-like, but tasting like a delicious chocolate chip cookie. The best recipe of its kind I have tried yet! Thank you!
Love this recipe!! Simple and delicious. I accidentally put a little too much salt in, but it was still great! Definitely a make again 🙂
This was SO yummy! I have a hard time controlling myself around a big batch of chocolate chip cookies, so having built in portion control is perfect for me. I have tried a number of online recipes for cookies in a mug and this one was, by far the best! It was quick and easy to make and had the perfect amount of chocolate. I will be making this over and over!
Needing a quick treat tonight and have always been unimpressed with every mug cake recipe I’ve tried so far…until your recipe entered the scene tonight. I whipped it up in a jiffy and me and my hubby enjoyed it so much, getting every last morsel we could scrape up. Just like a soft gooey chocolate chip cookie, but made in only a few seconds…Yum. Thank you for such a great recipe. This one’s a keeper.