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Microwave Mug Cookie
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Microwave Mug Cookie
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Microwave Mug Cookie

This recipe guides you through making a delicious, single-serving chocolate chip cookie right in a mug, using a microwave. It's perfect for a quick dessert or snack, requiring minimal ingredients and only a few minutes to prepare and cook. Ideal for dorm rooms, quick cravings, or when you only want one warm, gooey cookie.
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Cookie dough with chocolate chips in the mug, ready for microwave.
Cookie dough with chocolate chips in the mug, ready for microwave.

Recipe Information

3m
Prep Time
1m
Cook Time
4m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
370
Calories
4g
Protein
52g
Carbs
16g
Fat
Freshly microwaved cookie in the mug.
Freshly microwaved cookie in the mug.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter
    (Melted)

    1 tablespoon
  • Granulated Sugar

    1 tablespoon
  • Light Brown Sugar
    (Packed)

    1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla Extract

    1 teaspoon
  • Milk
    (Any type)

    1 tablespoon
  • All-Purpose Flour

    3 tablespoons
  • Salt

    1 pinch
  • Chocolate Chips
    (Or more, to taste)

    1 tablespoon
Servings: 1
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Close-up of the warm, gooey chocolate chip mug cookie.
Close-up of the warm, gooey chocolate chip mug cookie.

Instructions

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    Add the unsalted butter to a microwave-safe mug and microwave for 10-15 seconds, or until fully melted.
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    Add the unsalted butter to a microwave-safe mug and microwave for 10-15 seconds, or until fully melted.
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    Be careful not to overheat the butter; it should just be melted.
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    To the melted butter, add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar.
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    To the melted butter, add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar.
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    Packing the brown sugar helps with consistent measurement.
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    Stir the sugars and melted butter together until well combined and smooth.
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    Stir the sugars and melted butter together until well combined and smooth.
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    Ensure no lumps remain from the brown sugar.
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    Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until thoroughly incorporated.
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    Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until thoroughly incorporated.
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    Mixing liquids well at this stage helps prevent a dry cookie.
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    Add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture.
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    Add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture.
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    A pinch of salt enhances the sweetness of the cookie.
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    Mix until a cookie dough forms and there are no visible streaks of dry flour.
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    Mix until a cookie dough forms and there are no visible streaks of dry flour.
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    Do not overmix; mix just until combined.
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    Fold in the chocolate chips.
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    Fold in the chocolate chips.
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    You can use any type of chocolate chips you prefer, or even other mix-ins like nuts or sprinkles.
  • 8

    Microwave the mug with the cookie dough for 60 seconds. The cookie should be set around the edges but still soft in the middle.
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    Microwave the mug with the cookie dough for 60 seconds. The cookie should be set around the edges but still soft in the middle.
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    Microwave times can vary; check at 50 seconds and adjust if needed for your microwave's power. Overcooking can lead to a dry cookie.
  • 9

    Carefully remove the mug from the microwave. Let the cookie cool for a minute or two before enjoying it directly from the mug.
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    Carefully remove the mug from the microwave. Let the cookie cool for a minute or two before enjoying it directly from the mug.
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    The mug will be hot. A scoop of ice cream on top makes it an even more indulgent treat.
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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