Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug is perfect to make for just one or two servings. With just a few simple ingredients, it microwaves in minutes!
AN EASY MICROWAVEABLE COOKIE
Sometimes you just get a hankering for a warm chocolate chip cookie. There's nothing like a warm and slightly gooey chocolate chip cookie. And sometimes you aren't in the mood to make up a whole batch of cookies where you end up with messy bowls and dishes to do. This Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug satisfies that craving without a whole lot of work or even turning on the oven!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Absolutely! Try it with dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate or white chocolate chips. Even peanut butter or cinnamon chips work!
This can also be made in a ramekin or small microwave-safe bowl. Just make sure whatever you use is microwave-safe.
Nope. No baking soda or baking powder is needed.
There is enough butter in this recipe to keep it from sticking to the inside of the mug.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- salted butter
- sugar
- light brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg yolk
- all-purpose flour
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE IN A MUG:
Place butter in a microwave-safe mug and melt in the microwave (about 20 seconds.)
Stir in white and brown sugars and vanilla extract.
Separate egg yolk from egg white and just add the egg yolk to the mug (discard remaining egg white or refrigerate it in an airtight container to use for later.)
Stir well, then add all-purpose flour.
Stir again and then add chocolate chips. Stir one final time.
Put the mug in the microwave and cook for approximately 40 seconds. Note: Cookie will continue to cook when you take it out. Let it cool slightly then dig in! Or better yet, add a little ice cream on top!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter (see note below)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, firmly packed
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place butter in a microwave-safe mug and melt in the microwave (about 20 seconds.)
- Stir in white and brown sugars and vanilla extract.
- Separate egg yolk from egg white and just add the egg yolk to the mug (discard remaining egg white or refrigerate it in an airtight container to use for later.)
- Stir well, then add all-purpose flour.
- Stir again and then add chocolate chips and stir one final time to combine.
- Put the mug in the microwave and cook for approximately 40 seconds. Allow to cool then enjoy!
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Notes
- If you only have unsalted butter to use, just add in a pinch of salt to this recipe.
- Cookie will continue to cook when you take it out. Let it cool slightly then dig in! Or better yet, add a little ice cream on top!
- No baking soda or baking powder is needed.
- Also, there is enough butter in this recipe to keep it from sticking to the inside of the mug so nonstick spray isn't needed.
- This can also be made in a ramekin or small microwave-safe bowl.
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Originally published: April 2016
Updated & republished: January 2022
Tina
Probably the best cookie in a mug recipe I've ever had. Did not stick to the sides of the mug which is a bonus. I even substituted a brown sugar baking blend because that's what I had on hand. Very satisfying and hit the spot.