Gooey chocolate chip mug cookie in white mug, made in microwave with easy pantry ingredients.

The Ultimate Mug Cookie Recipe You’ll Regret Not Trying Sooner

Bycraftersbuzz

Craving a Cookie at 11PM? Here’s Your Microwave-Saving Grace

You know that moment when it’s late, you’re in pajamas, watching reruns of your favorite show, and BAM—your sweet tooth punches you in the face? Yeah, same. Enter the hero of midnight munchies: the mug cookie. No oven. No cleanup. No judgment. Just one glorious, gooey, chocolatey cookie in a mug, made in less time than it takes to scroll through TikTok.

Seriously, if you’ve never made a mug cookie before, what have you even been doing with your life?

Why This Mug Cookie is the Dessert Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let’s get this straight: this mug cookie is basically edible therapy.

  • It’s single-serve, so no temptation to eat 12 cookies (unless you make 12 mugs… which, hey, we’re not judging).
  • Ready in under 5 minutes. That includes prep and cooking. Beat that, delivery apps.
  • No baking skills required. If you can stir with a spoon and press “start” on a microwave, you’re golden.
  • It’s the perfect way to impress someone (“Look what I made you in 90 seconds!”) or to celebrate literally any occasion… including Tuesdays.

Ingredients

Chocolate chip cookie made in a mug, with melty chips and gooey center, served warm. Save Pin

Here’s the good stuff. Keep these on hand and you’re always 3 minutes away from cookie bliss.

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk (yep, just the yolk – don’t argue)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips (or go rogue with white chocolate, peanut butter chips, or M&Ms)

Substitutes:

  • No brown sugar? Use all white sugar.
  • No chocolate chips? Toss in chopped-up chocolate bar, Reese’s pieces, or even sprinkles.
  • Dairy-free? Use coconut oil or vegan butter.

Tools & Kitchen Gadgets Used

Here’s everything you’ll need. And yes, I’ve included them so you can click your way to Amazon greatness (you’re welcome).

  • Microwave-safe mug (obvi)
  • Tablespoon + teaspoon measuring spoons
  • Fork or mini whisk
  • Microwave (unless you’re cooking with candles, then… yikes)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Alright, time to make some cookie magic.

Step 1: Melt the butter right in the mug (about 20 seconds in the microwave).

Step 2: Stir in both sugars, vanilla, and that little pinch of salt. Get cozy.

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Step 3: Add the egg yolk. JUST the yolk. Not the whole egg, unless you want mug soup.

Step 4: Mix in the flour. Stir until it looks like cookie dough. Because… it is.

Step 5: Fold in chocolate chips. Or aggressively dump them in like your day depends on it.

Step 6: Microwave for 40-60 seconds. Start with 40 and check – it should look slightly underbaked in the center (aka gooey heaven).

Step 7: Let it cool for a hot second (literally), then dig in like a wild cookie gremlin.

Calories & Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

Single-serve chocolate chip mug cookie with a spoonful scooped, steam rising, cozy background.

Because you might be curious (even if you totally ignore this section):

  • Calories: ~360
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbs: 42g
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Serving Size: 1 glorious mug cookie

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overcooking it.
Microwave cookie turns into rubber tire real quick. Start with less time, always.

Using the whole egg.
Please no. Your cookie will be a sad, eggy sponge.

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Too much flour.
Level that tablespoon. This isn’t a dump-and-pray situation.

Not melting the butter first.
You want that silky fat love blended in, not clumps of doom.

Variations & Customizations

Let’s spice it up a bit, shall we?

1. Keto-ish version:
Use almond flour, swap sugar with monk fruit sweetener, and dark chocolate chips. Boom, low-carb(ish) glory.

2. Peanut Butter Cookie:
Add 1 tbsp peanut butter and reduce the butter by half. It’s like Reese’s but with a spoon.

3. Funfetti Vibes:
Ditch the chocolate chips, toss in colorful sprinkles, and pretend it’s your birthday. Even if it’s not.

Mug Cookie FAQ – People Also Ask

1. Can I make a mug cookie without eggs?
Totally. Use 1 tbsp milk or a little applesauce instead of the yolk. Slightly different texture, still delish.

2. How long do you cook a cookie in a mug?
40 to 60 seconds. Less if your microwave is a fire-breathing dragon.

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3. Can I use pancake mix instead of flour?
Technically yes, but it’ll taste more like pancake-cookie fusion. Which isn’t a bad thing?

4. What’s the best mug size for mug cookies?
10 to 12 oz works best. Anything smaller and you risk cookie lava overflow.

5. Can I make a vegan mug cookie?
Yes! Use plant-based butter, dairy-free chips, and replace the egg yolk with a flax egg or a splash of non-dairy milk.

6. Can I bake this in an oven instead of microwave?
You could… but why? If you must, 350°F for 10 minutes in a ramekin.

7. Why is my mug cookie dry?
You either overcooked it or added too much flour. Next time, back away from the microwave at 40 seconds.

Final Thoughts

So now you’ve got the mug cookie hack that’ll save your snack-craving soul. It’s fast, it’s fabulous, and it’s proof you don’t need to bake a whole batch just to feel like a cookie boss.

Try it. Then make it again tomorrow. Then maybe start a Mug Cookie Club. (If you do, I want in.)

Now go nuke your way to dessert glory. And don’t forget to tag me when you post that steamy spoon shot on Instagram. 😉

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