Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug

The MOST DELICIOUSLY GOOEY single-serve Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug... prepped in seconds and then cooked in the microwave in just 1 minute!

You won't believe how easy this recipe is!

I'm all for using chocolate chips in baking recipes. I crave those little bursts of chocolate... whether it be in a batch of chocolate chip cookies, in double chocolate muffins, a chewy Anzac slice with chocolate chips, or even in homemade granola bars.

But some days, I'm looking for a little single-serve indulgence... just for me! So that's where this epic chocolate chip cookie in a mug recipe comes in. It's the BEST!

And for an extra chocolate burst, try my oh-so-delicious chocolate lava mug cake or a gluten-free chocolate mug cake!

Individual serve mug desserts take just 60 seconds to cook!

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• Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
• What You Need
• Equipment Required
• Step By Step Instructions
• Expert Tips
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• Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

What's not to love about a gooey chocolate chip cookie that's made entirely in a mug and ready to eat in 1 minute!

• Quick and easy - just mix in a mug and microwave, ready in just 2 minutes! This is such a favorite recipe of mine!
• Just for one - this single serving dessert is perfect for when you're craving a little late-night indulgence to satisfy your sweet tooth. The best part about this recipe is that you don't need to make a whole batch of cookies when you're after just a little sweet treat!
• Basic baking ingredients - there's a good chance that you already have everything you need, as the ingredients are just a handful of pantry staples!
• No oven is necessary - this mug cake cooks in the microwave for 1 minute flat.
• Easy clean up - you literally only have a mug and a spoon to wash up!

What You Need

This homemade chocolate chip cookie is a great recipe made entirely from simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

• Butter - salted butter or unsalted butter, either is acceptable to use in this mug cake.
• Caster sugar - also referred to as superfine sugar. This white sugar dissolves easily when mixed with other ingredients and heated.
• Brown sugar - I used light brown sugar in this recipe as dark brown sugar has a higher molasses content, and I didn't want to distract from those little bursts of chocolate chips!
• Vanilla extract - Queen's brand of vanilla extract is very popular in Australia.
• Pinch of salt.
• Egg yolk - use a large egg yolk (55-60g), and it's best to have this at room temperature.
• Plain flour - also known as all-purpose flour. Be careful not to add too much flour, as we want a gooey cookie!
• Chocolate chips - I use milk chocolate chips in this recipe, but you could substitute for white chocolate chips (or dark) if you prefer. It's all about flavour here, so I recommend a good quality brand such as Nestle or Cadbury baking chocolate chips for the best results in your mug cake!

Equipment Required

A chocolate chip cookie in a mug requires very little equipment to make! It's a simple recipe perfect for beginners or first time cooks!

• Microwave-safe mug or ramekin and spoon.
• Microwave.

Step By Step Instructions

You want this to look puffy on top once cooked but warm and slightly gooey inside to make the ultimate chocolate chip cookie in a mug.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Step 1 - Melt The Butter

Add butter to a microwavable mug, and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds (or until melted).

Step 2 - Add The Sugars And Vanilla

Add the caster sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Mix the sugars with the melted butter.

Step 3 - Add The Egg Yolk

Add the egg yolk to the mug.

Mix the egg yolk through until well combined.

Step 4 - Add The Flour And Chocolate Chips

Add the plain flour to the mug or ramekin.

Stir the flour through until no lumps remain in the mixture.

Lastly, add the chocolate chips and stir them through the cookie batter.

Place in the microwave, and cook for 40 seconds or until just set on top (do NOT overcook as we want a fudgy cookie!). See Expert Tips.

Enjoy your chocolate chip mug cookie immediately while soft and warm with a big scoop of ice cream on top!

Expert Tips

For those of us who simply adore chocolate chip cookie dough, then you really need this dessert mug cake in your life. And you don't have to share!

• Cooking Time - all microwaves are different, so start by microwaving the cookie for 40 seconds. If it's still gooey on top, cook for 10-20 seconds longer (in 5-second increments) until just set. 
• Careful not to overcook - you want this warm chocolate chip cookie to still be a little gooey inside.
• Use a large mug - or split into two mugs, so that your chocolate chip cookie in a mug doesn't overflow when being microwaved.
• Serve while warm with ice cream or cream for the perfect easy dessert.

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Related Recipes

Whichever type of chocolate chip is your go-to favourite, there's a recipe (or two!) to suit every taste.

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