This mug cookie is the ultimate quick-fix dessert. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in about 60 seconds, it yields a warm, soft-baked cookie studded with melty chocolate chips and the familiar, cozy flavor of a classic chocolate chip cookie.
You deserve a cookie. A warm, soft chocolate chip cookie that takes seconds to prepare and doesn’t require perfect scooping or a sink full of dishes. With just a handful of basic ingredients, a mug and a spoon, you can have a satisfying treat ready almost instantly.
This recipe isn’t new, but I hadn’t tried it until recently—and it was a revelation. It’s a tiny celebration of how a few pantry staples can come together to create something comforting and delicious.
These one-minute mug cookies are ideal for treating yourself or sharing a small indulgence with someone else.
A small amount of butter, sugar, flour and an egg yolk becomes a warm, spoonable cookie loaded with gooey chocolate chips. The result is cozy, instantly gratifying and just sweet enough to make you smile.
Mix your mug cookie in one bowl—the mug itself—and in about a minute you’ll be enjoying it. For the best experience, have vanilla ice cream or whipped cream ready to top it while it’s still warm.
1-Minute Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon pinch salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
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Microwave the butter in a microwave-safe mug until melted, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the granulated and brown sugars, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add the egg yolk and mix until fully incorporated, then stir in the flour. Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Microwave on high for 40 seconds, up to 50 seconds if needed. The cookie should be set around the edges but remain soft in the center. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Enjoy your quick mug cookie!
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