A cookie in a Mug is a quick and easy way to make chocolate chip cookies without using an oven. This chocolate chip cookie mug recipe is simple yet delicious and perfect for any time.
You only need an 8 oz mug and a few basic ingredients: flour, egg yolk, sugar, and chocolate chips. Furthermore, it is customizable, so play around with the mix-ins; from classic chocolate chips to birthday sprinkles, you can't go wrong.😉
How to Make Cookie in a Mug
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Microwave the butter on high in an 8 oz microwave-safe mug until melted, 20 to 35 seconds. Tilt the mug so that the butter greases the sides. Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and egg yolk and mix with a fork until combined.
Add the flour and baking soda, mix until just combined, fold in two-thirds of the chocolate chips, and sprinkle the remaining chips on top.
Microwave on high until the cookie is puffed and springs back when gently pressed for about 45 to 50 seconds, do not overcook, or the chocolate chip cookie will be dry! Let it cool for a few minutes before eating after removing it from the microwave.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Cookie in a Mug
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted and cooled
- 33 g (2 tablespoons) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 30 g (3 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
- 1/16 teaspoon (a pinch) baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk , room temperature
- 2 tablespoons mix-ins such as white chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, or any chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit of your preference. , optional
- 1/16 teaspoon (a pinch) kosher salt
Instructions
- Microwave the butter on high in an 8 oz microwave-safe mug until melted, 20 to 35 seconds. Tilt the mug so that the butter greases the sides. Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and egg yolk and mix with a fork until combined.
- Add the flour and baking soda, mix until just combined, fold in two-thirds of the chocolate chips, and then sprinkle the remaining chips on the top.
- Microwave on high until the cookie is puffed and springs back when gently pressed for about 45 to 50 seconds, do not overcook, or the chocolate chip cookie will be dry! Let it cool for a few minutes before eating after removing it from the microwave.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
