How do you make a chocolate chip cookie in a mug?

To make a chocolate chip cookie in a mug, you simply mix melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla, flour, and chocolate chips directly in a microwave-safe mug. Microwave for 45 to 60 seconds until the top is just set. It’s the quickest way to enjoy a warm, gooey cookie without the oven. Our chocolate cookie in a mug recipe is perfect for this—foolproof, fast, and deeply satisfying.

How to make cookie dough in a mug?

Making edible cookie dough in a mug is easy! Just combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla, flour (heat-treated or microwave-heated for safety), a splash of milk, and chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and eat it raw, or microwave briefly to make a soft, scoopable dough. You can also adapt this method from our chocolate cookie in a mug recipe —just skip the final cooking step if you want to eat it as dough.

Can I make a cookie in the microwave?

Yes, you absolutely can make a cookie in the microwave—and it’s life-changing. This is where the chocolate cookie in a mug recipe shines. Instead of baking a whole batch, you mix everything in one mug and microwave it. In just a minute, you’ll have a soft, warm cookie with melty chocolate chips, ready to eat by the spoonful.

How to make a mug cake with 3 ingredients?

Three-ingredient mug cakes are totally doable. For example, you can mix cake mix, water (or milk), and oil or butter. But for a rich, chewy result like a cookie, our chocolate cookie in a mug recipe only adds a couple more ingredients for way more flavor and texture. It’s worth the extra minute, especially if you're craving something decadent and chocolatey.

Chocolate Cookie in a Mug Recipe: 5-Minute Delicious Comfort

Name: Chocolate Cookie in a Mug Recipe: 5-Minute Delicious Comfort
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 mug cookie
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted); 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp milk; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; Pinch of salt; 2 tbsp chocolate chips

Description

This chocolate cookie in a mug recipe is quick, gooey, and made with pantry staples. Ready in just 5 minutes using your microwave. It’s the perfect single-serve dessert when you want something warm, sweet, and satisfying without the oven.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp granulated sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp milk

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

Pinch of salt

2 tbsp chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe mug, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

2. Add vanilla and milk, and stir to combine.

3. Mix in flour and a pinch of salt until a dough forms.

4. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.

5. Microwave on high for 45–60 seconds, until the top looks just set.

6. Let it cool for 1–2 minutes before eating straight from the mug.

Notes

Microwave wattages vary, so start with 45 seconds and increase as needed.

Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of peanut butter for extra indulgence.

Make it vegan by using plant-based butter, milk, and chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Dessert
Method: Microwave
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug
Calories: 375
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg