This chocolate chip cookie in a mug just takes one minute to cook in the microwave and it’s done to perfection! It’s a great mug cookie for one when you just want a little something sweet at night.
Ok so I am a sucker for dessert and this chocolate chip cookie in a mug hits the spot! I’d eat it first just to make sure I had room, but that probably wouldn’t be the best impression to leave my kids. Come the new year I too am always looking to eat a bit healthier and of course portion control is a big part of that. I cannot cut out sweets entirely…just sayin’….so this eggless cookie in a mug is perfect for one person! It’s one of our favorite mug recipes. (originally published 12/16)
I know…it really is amazing!
You can easily package all the dry ingredients together in ziploc baggies and then each time you want a cookie for one you just add the milk, oil, and vanilla and you’re ready to microwave it for just one minute!
Occasionally I do cook a whole batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies but seriously I rarely have time for that, and we really don’t need 24 in our house when my aim is to have sweets every now and then.
This dessert in a mug is perfect though for a treat in the evening when the kiddos go to bed (yes you’re allowed to do that)!
The recipe below doesn’t include nuts but you can add them like you see above. I added chopped walnuts and it’s tasty too. Most of the time I just add lots of chocolate. It comes out a bit ooey gooey which I think is perfect, and since it’s eggless you don’t have to worry about that factor.
You want to make sure to NOT overcook it or it quickly will turn dry and not nearly as good, one minute is plenty!
Think of it as a chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven but cooked in a mug in the microwave, it’s that texture. Very soft and moist and ready to fall apart if you were to try and pick it up, just like we like it. If you’re looking for a crispy cookie in a mug recipe this is not it. This is for those of us who love a slightly underbaked cookie for one you can pop in the microwave for one minute and enjoy it all to yourself. It is so good you will NOT want to share it, believe me.
Here’s what you need to make this chocolate chip cookie in a mug:
- Medium – Large mug
- Oil
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Brown sugar
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Chocolate chips – I like semi sweet chips
Super easy way to make a cookie for one right??!!
Package contents up in a baggie with a tag that tells them the wet ingredients to add, put inside the Motherhood Winging It mug you see here or another (med./large size) and it’s a perfect gift too!
Looking for more mug recipes?
Now if you’re looking to make a batch of killer traditional chocolate chip cookies that everyone can enjoy together than by all means do!!
Here’s the printable recipe, I show you step by step in my video as well how to make this cookie in a mug.
Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 3 brown sugar not packed, but heaping
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips semi-sweet are fabulous
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips for the top
Instructions
- Use a tall/large mug to make this as it will bubble up when cooking.
- Combine oil, milk, and vanilla in your mug
- Then add brown sugar, flour, baking powder and 2 tbsp. chocolate chips. Mix well.
- Sprinkle 1 more tbsp. chocolate chips on top and put into your microwave for 1 minute. Done!!
- It will turn out ooey and gooey like a cookie right out of the oven, if you want it more done cook for 1 min. 5 / 10 sec. instead of 1 minute, but I LOVE the ooey gooeyness!
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John says
Can you clarify whether it is supposed to be 3 teaspoons or tablespoons of brown sugar?
Thanks
MG says
It’s teaspoons. It’s further down in the comments
Anhs says
What type of oil do you use can u just use any or is there specific one
The Typical Mom says
I just used vegetable oil.
Bri says
I added a bit of salt and cooked for two minutes, and it came out just like a chocolate chip pancake! I even added a drizzle of maple syrup. It was a great late night treat!
The Typical Mom says
Awesome
britcox says
I added a little bit of salt to the batter and it helped tremendously!!
Oh an I used 3 “heaping” tea spoons for the brown sugar! Very good!
The Typical Mom says
Glad you loved it.
Me says
Absolutely gross. I have made a few ans this one is for sure missing something. Def now a cookie texture, its rubbery.
Molly says
Agreed. Rubbery plainness, no cookie texture or flavor. Needs real butter, more sugar, egg, etc.
Susan says
Not what I was hoping for. Followed the recipe to the T. It’s definitely missing something. Possibly adding butter and egg would make it taste better.
Claudia says
After I read all the reviews I was certain it was going to turn out perfect. Unfortunately, it came out feeling like it was missing something. I think if there was egg involved it would taste better
Patricia says
I also would like to know if the measurement for the brown sugar is 3 T.?
Natalie says
3 teaspsoons. I tried tablespoons and it was too sweet
shirley says
Just wanted to point out the printed recipe does not specify the measurement for the brown sugar. By looking at the video I am guessing it is 3 tbsp, but wanted to ask to be sure. It looks like a great dessert.
Niila says
BEST mug cookie recipe out there, HANDS DOWN, with a couple mods- like another one of the commenters, I substituted heavy cream for milk (I realize this raises the calorie count but ohhh so worth it) and used about a half tablespoon less than called for. Then, I microwaved for only about 45 seconds. The resulting cookie was gooey, thick and delicious- like the center of a cookie fresh out of the oven. No cakiness whatsoever. Wonderful job with this recipe! I think leaving egg out is part of what makes it so great. Will definitely make again and again.
Lisa says
Finally! I super yummy cookie mug recipe! I’ve tried so many, mainly with egg yolk, so I was surprised when I saw no egg at all in yours. It came out fluffy and gooey. Definitely my go-to recipe now. Thank you!
Emma says
Nope nope nope. Gross! Made it exactly to the typed directions and it came out half rubbery and half uncooked. Also bland 🙁 will have to tweak and try again! Idk why it didn’t turn out for me, everyone else seemed to have good reviews
Brandi says
Just made this for my husband and I and it is/was delicious!! Made to typed recipe and was perfect! I did sub 1 tblspn of peanut butter chips 😉
The Typical Mom says
It’s my favorite!
zainab says
I loved it but mine turned out to be a vanilla mug cake
Amber says
My husband and I LOVE this recipe. I also put a scoop of cookie butter in the batter before I microwave. That combination, plus a scoop of vanilla ice cream, my husband said, “this is the best thing ever!” Like everyone else, I don’t think to keep tempting things in the house either…. perfect quick serving. Thanks for sharing!
The Typical Mom says
OH I’m so glad you loved it too!!
MummaMealey says
I just whipped this up, late night dessert craving.
I have a policy where I won’t buy food that tempts me to binge eat, but unfortunately Pinterest exists & im a pretty decent cook! 😂
I only microwaved for 1min & served straight away with the last scrap of the vanilla ice cream!
I picked this recipe because I’m out of eggs & this recipe didn’t call for any!
This was one of the better mug cake/cookie recipe I’ve tried – will most definitely make again when the cravings call!
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!
Karen says
Is the batter supposed to be more like cake batter than cookie dough?
I can’t decide if I like it or not. The flavor wasn’t what I expected. The texture was pretty typical for a mug cookie. Not sure I’ll make it again.
Nicole says
Pretty good! Definitely satisfied the late night chocolate craving. It wasn’t even close to done after one minute though. I don’t eat raw cookie dough so I didn’t want it Ooey-gooey. About a minute and 45 seconds on high was needed to get it fully cooked.
The Typical Mom says
Everyone prefers a different consistency so once you find what you like you’ll know for the future! Glad you liked it.
Robin says
The video shows 3 tabs flour and the recipe says 4 tbs. can anyone verify what it should be
The Typical Mom says
I don’t show all the steps in the video, follow recipe please.
Lezlie says
Super easy and very tasty!
Karen says
What is the wattage of your microwave? Mine is 800 watts. Will it be cooked in 1 min?
The Typical Mom says
Ours is 1000 so it may take 10 sec longer?
Joel Knouse says
This is so good!! This goes beyond late night snack! I would totally serve this as a decadent dessert to friends and family. As I double the recipe into a cereal bowl (totally works!) it makes me think of the “cookie in a skillet” dessert they serve in fancy schmantcy restaurants. Ramekins should work fine too.👍
The Typical Mom says
Yes!! Ooey and gooey like that!
megunprocessed says
This is creative and easy recipe for late snack cravings.
barbg says
Wow does that look yummy!! I’m going to try it thank you so much! I think I’ll just make up some mixes & skip the baggies, put it right in the cups so they are ready to go except for the wet stuff. I don’t drink coffee so I have a ton of extra coffee cups sitting around.
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!