Easy Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
A quick and easy single-serving chocolate chip cookie made in a mug using basic pantry ingredients, perfect for satisfying late-night sweet cravings without baking a whole batch.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) brown sugar
- a pinch of baking powder
- a tiny pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of a microwave-safe mug with butter or nonstick spray.
- In the mug, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to mix evenly.
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the mug. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms with no dry flour patches.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Microwave on high for 40 to 60 seconds, starting with 40 seconds and adding more time in 10-second bursts if needed. The cookie should be set around the edges but soft and gooey in the center.
- Let the cookie cool for about a minute before eating.
- Optional: Top with a sprinkle of sea salt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for even cooking. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent toughness. Microwave in short bursts to avoid rubbery texture. Let the cookie rest after microwaving to firm up. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and plant-based milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cookie
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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