I have a confession. My impulses got the best of me this morning! I was working on my computer and someone had the audacity to pin a picture of a chocolate chip cookie in a mug and I was completely distracted. I couldn’t concentrate on what I was working on anymore, so I figured I might as well go and try out the recipe since I was obsessing over it anyway.
I must have had some intuition about this, because it was yummy! It’s so tasty, in fact, that I feel compelled to share it. I’ve seen lots of “cake in a mug” recipes around, but this is the first time I saw anyone try making a chocolate chip cookie in one. A cookie in a mug is a perfect quick treat when I don’t have time to make my addictive Christmas treats or hot cocoa bombs.
I immediately started searching for the appropriate container to make my cookie in, and wouldn’t you know it — I could only find an extra-large soup mug. So I had to double the recipe — I had no choice! I doubled this original recipe from Melissa at No. 2 Pencil and essentially created an XL cookie in a mug.
I also made the exact same recipe but used gluten free baking mix for my son Kell who has Celiacs. And the beautiful thing is that my chocolate chip cookie craving is now satisfied — and I don’t have another couple dozen cookies lying around tempting me to eat them as well.
Check out my video at the end of the post to see this cookie-in-a-mug recipe in action!
Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug
by number-2-pencil.com
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated White Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar (I used light brown sugar)
- 3 Drops of Vanilla Extract
- Small Pinch of Kosher Salt
- 1 Egg Yolk (discard the egg white)
- Scant 1/4 of All Purpose Flour (I used a full 1/4 cup. I also made it a second time with GF Flour)
- 2 Tablespoons of Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (I used milk chocolate chips)
Start by melting your butter in the microwave. Add sugars, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine. Separate your egg and add the yolk only to your mug. Stir to combine. Add flour, then stir again. Add the chocolate chips, and give a final stir.
Put your cookie in a mug in the microwave 40-60 seconds, start checking for doneness at 40 seconds. Mine takes 50 seconds.
Serve warm.
(The double cookie was done at 60 seconds in my microwave.)
XL Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
Video
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated White Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar I used light brown sugar
- 3 Drops Vanilla Extract
- 1 Pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 Egg Yolk discard the egg white
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (I used milk chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Start by melting your butter in the microwave.
- Add sugars, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine.
- Separate your egg and add the yolk only to your mug. Stir to combine.
- Add flour, then stir again.
- Add the chocolate chips, and give a final stir.
- Cook in microwave 40-60 seconds, start checking for doneness at 40 seconds. Mine takes 50 seconds.
- Serve warm.
my microwave out of my life a very long time ahead, if you have a the similar recipe but oven conventional ?? thank you very much, ( i dont speak in inglish, but i´m practice in this and an others website ) see you…! :D
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I made the recipe as is, but it was too dry. I stirred in some unsweetened applesauce right before putting it in the microwave, and that helped a lot!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This is a great recipe! Thank you!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.There are three main myths about the creation of the brownie. The first, that a chef accidentally added melted chocolate to biscuit dough. The second, a cook forgot to add flour to the batter. And thirdly, the most popular belief, that a housewife did not have baking powder and improvised with this new treat. It was said that she was baking for guests and decided to serve these flattened cakes to them. This became our beloved treat of today. Whatever may be the case; all three myths have gained popularity throughout the years due to its mysterious beginnings..
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FAQ = raw….. Weird, even that didn’t work.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Just tried this and although I followed the recipe exactly it didn’t work. I really was looking forward to having a lovely, fresh cookie but it was undercooked and couldn’t bring myself to eating FAQ cookie dough.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just made this & dug in to it & burnt my tongue so bad lol. Another poster commented that its very cake like but as mine is cooling its getting that cookie texture. Its great for a quick fix, think I’ll have ice cream with it next time.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love this recipe, going to see how it fills a small canning jar for gifts so just need to add the butter and yolk to mix up the cookie.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Just made this tonight and I think I added too much flour. Mine was really dry. :-(
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This was amazing! I make this for my 15 children every week! Im single and readyy to mingle by the way…;) hmu likeee
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lately, I’ve been making a brownie in a mug that is FANTASTIC! But I didn’t know you could do cookies the same way! Awesomeness! Can’t wait to try!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.And for anyone who wants the brownie recipe:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup flour (I have been using self-rising flour, but I think you could also use all-purpose)
2 Tablespoons Cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
2 Tablespoons oil (whatever you would use for baking. Coconut oil would be good here!)
3 Tablespoons water
I’ve been stirring it together in a measuring cup and spraying the mug with non-stick spray before adding the batter.
Then, nuke it for 1 minute, 20 seconds for a nice, rich, fudgy brownie!
All-purpose flour works with the brownie, but it doesn’t rise (obviously, if you’re not adding leaveners) and the texture isn’t as fudgy, but more like a regular box-mix brownie. I personally love the fudgyness that the self-rising flour gives it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Also, if you’re a fan of cinnamon, I highly recommend adding a pinch to this recipe. Gives it a nice warmth.
Your recipe is the same as mine, just the amounts are slightly different. I use all purpose flour and mix it right in the bowl, a plastic microwave safe bowl, no need to spray before adding the batter.
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I love a single serving sweet for just that reason, no temptations left sitting around once the irresistable craving has been satisfied!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.…oh no… i hope i can wait until tomorrow to try this…….
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This is too delicious. I love the fact that you can curb your craving with a small serving with no risk to eating a whole batch. I added some frozen vanilla yogurt and it was amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I did the math and it’s a little under 400 calories, actually.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I also made a double batch in a ramekin. I prefer oatmeal choc chip cookies so I replaced 1/2 of the flour with old fashioned oat meal and it came out great. Yum! Thanks for the recipe!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made this tonight- definately very good, but it has over 600 calories. Yikes!! Watch out!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Awesome recipe! I can’t have gluten. Just curious as to which gluten free mix you used?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hey! Just saw your comment, I made these tonight for my boyfriend and myself. I used cup4cup flour it’s a wonderful gluten free flour!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just made this… without the brown sugar. .. It definitely needs that!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have made this for hubby and I a few times since seeing it elsewhere. Tonight I made it in a mug/bowl and put my favourite ice cream on top. I also enjoy the fact that it is easy and there are no leftovers. I will be trying some cocoa powder in the next one to see if I can make double chocolate!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.(I learned quickly not to overcook, because it can burn in the middle and it's gross)
This was so delicious. Perfect {fast & easy} midnight snack. I don't know who Melissa is but I love her!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.YUMMO!!! My husband would be in heaven if he came home to this!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just made this tonight and it was awesomeeeee!
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