How many people like chocolate chip cookies?

Chocolate chip cookies have a special place in so many hearts including mine. I have never met anyone who can resist a warm, melty bite fresh from the oven or in this case straight from a mug. Whether at family gatherings, pop ups, or virtual classes, I see all ages light up when cookies are on the menu. It is a dessert that crosses generations and backgrounds, always bringing comfort. That is why mug cake chocolate chip cookie recipes are so popular. They deliver instant joy to anyone anywhere.

How long can you microwave cookie dough in a mug?

When it comes to making a mug cake chocolate chip cookie, the microwave is your best friend. I always tell my students start with 45 seconds and check the center. It should be puffed and just a little gooey. Every microwave is a little different so if it is still raw add 5 to 10 second bursts. Do not overcook it because chewiness comes from too much time. Remember it keeps cooking as it cools. You are aiming for soft and melty just like those big family cookie bakes but in a fraction of the time.

What are the different types of mug cakes?

There is a whole world beyond the classic mug cake chocolate chip cookie. My kitchen has seen everything from fudgy brownie mug cakes to cinnamon roll versions and even fruity ones with berries. You can swap out chips, add nut butter, or use different flours for allergy friendly treats. Mug cakes are about making dessert fun, accessible, and totally customizable. In my classes, I encourage everyone to try their own spins because like any great recipe, a mug cake should feel like home.

Why is my mug cake so chewy?

If your mug cake chocolate chip cookie turns out chewy do not worry it is fixable. Usually it means you have cooked it a touch too long or maybe packed in a bit too much flour. Mug cakes keep cooking even after they come out so stop when it is just set. Use light spoonfuls of flour and measure your oil carefully. It is the same advice I give in every class tweak until it feels right for you. That is the beauty of home cooking. Every mug cake is a new chance to get it just right.

Mug Cake Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Description

This mug cake chocolate chip cookie is a single-serve answer to your craving, Warm, gooey, and ready in just about a minute. Inspired by my abuela’s tradition of comforting desserts, this recipe brings family joy right to your mug, no oven required.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

a pinch kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg yolk

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips

Ingredients for Mug Cake Chocolate Chip Cookie including flour, eggs, sugar, butter, and chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. In a microwave safe mug, use a fork to stir together the oil and sugar until well combined.

2. Add the baking soda and salt and stir again.

3. Add the vanilla and yolk and stir again.

4. Add the flour and chips and stir a final time.

Adding brown sugar to mug with chocolate chips for mug cake

5. Place the mug in the microwave and microwave on high for 45 seconds to one minute, depending on your microwave and how gooey you like your cookies.

6. The cake is done when it is puffy and still slightly wet in the center.

7. Let cool a few minutes (the puffiness may recede-don’t worry) and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Pouring melted butter into mug with chocolate chips and flour

Notes

For best results, use a standard-size mug and don’t overmix.

Start with 45 seconds in the microwave; add a few seconds more only if the center is very wet.

Customize with different chips or a swirl of nut butter for fun variations.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Cake, Dessert
Method: Microwave
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug
Calories: 390
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 165mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 110mg