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Brownie in a Mug

Published: Sep 18, 2018 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Allison · 873 Comments

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Satisfy your brownie craving in minutes with this fudgy and delicious Brownie in a Mug. Grab a spoon and dig in! VIDEO below.

Brownie in a mug topped with chocolate chips.

Oh, hi. I’m just over here eating my fourth brownie in a mug this week. Yes, this week. Don’t judge. I’m super late to the brownie in a mug craze, and I’m trying to make up for lost time.

I absolutely love small batch desserts (these Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes are one of my most popular recipes). I often crave something sweet, yet I don’t want to make a recipe that yields dozens of servings (read: little-to-no self control over here).

Brownie in a mug topped with vanilla ice cream and raspberries.

For those times that I need something rich, fudgy, and comforting IMMEDIATELY – I turn to this Brownie in a Mug recipe. It is unbelievably easy, and it has me diving into a warm brownie in a matter of minutes. Seriously, LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. Gah!

It took me a while to get this recipe exactly the way I wanted it. There are a lot of Brownie in a Mug recipes floating around the internet, but none of them had everything I wanted. I wanted my brownie to be fudgy, tender, super chocolaty, and it had to be prepared in the actual mug. I did not want to dirty a bunch of dishes to make a single serving brownie. I’m happy to report success! Here’s what I came up with…

Brownie batter in white mug, topped with chocolate chips.

How to Make a Brownie in a Mug:

  • Start by mixing the dry ingredients in your mug – flour, sugar, cocoa, salt.
  • Add the chocolate chips – these make our brownie fudgy!
  • Stir in the wet ingredients – oil, vanilla and milk.
  • Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top (because, why not?!)
  • Microwave it for about 90 seconds.
  • Top it with your favorite garnishes: ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, berries.
  • Devour that beautiful thing!

Although this recipe makes one brownie in a mug, I would say that is definitely enough to serve two adults. It is very rich and satisfying, and a little goes a long way. Plus, if you’re like my family, we are definitely topping our brownie with vanilla ice cream, so that stretches it even further.

Spoonful of brownie on a silver spoon sitting on a white mug.

When baking small batch or single serving recipes, it is important to measure your ingredients properly. I will also note that the texture of this brownie is just a teensy bit off from the typical brownie texture I love (see here). But, seeing as how this is a single serving, made in one mug, in less than 5 minutes, I am not going to complain. This recipe will definitely satisfy a brownie craving.

Tips for making a Brownie in a Mug:

  • A standard size mug is fine. I have made this in a 12oz mug and a 16oz mug.
  • Don’t over mix your ingredients, which can lead to a tough brownie.
  • Don’t overcook it. Microwaves vary, so start by cooking it 1 minute, and then an additional 15-30 seconds as necessary.
  • Do not skip the chocolate chips. They make our brownie fudgy. 
  • Looking for a fun twist? Try one of these: Add a dollop of raspberry jam to the brownie batter. Stir in some chopped peanut butter cups. Add a tablespoon of chopped walnuts. Drizzle the top with caramel sauce.

Now what are you waiting for? You are a mere 5 minutes from diving into a warm brownie.

Brownie in a mug.

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This recipe originally appeared on Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.

Brownie in a mug topped with vanilla ice cream and raspberries.

Brownie in a Mug

Satisfy your brownie craving in minutes with this fudgy and delicious Brownie in a Mug. Grab a spoon and dig in! 
4.83 from 511 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1 - 2
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, plus more for topping
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, melted coconut oil or melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, berries for garnish

Instructions

  • Place sugar, flour, cocoa powder and salt in a mug. Use a small whisk or fork, and stir until combined, and free of lumps. Stir in chocolate chips. Add oil, milk and vanilla, stir with a spoon or small rubber spatula until just combined (try not to over mix it). 
  • Sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips over the top and cook in the microwave for about 90 seconds (microwave times may vary). Eat immediately with ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or berries.

Video

Notes

I have a used a 12oz and 16oz mug for this recipe.
Although this is a single serving dessert, you can easily split this between 2 adults. Nutrition facts are for approximately half of one serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Alexis Gore

    January 06, 2023 at 10:32 pm

    4 stars
    Double cooking time did help

    Reply
  2. Ollie

    January 08, 2023 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    best mug brownies ever!! i’ve tried literally dozens of recipes over the years and had almost given up when i found this one. its the perfect amount of chocolate and sweetness without being overly sugary. love it!

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 10, 2023 at 10:56 am

      I’m so glad! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  3. Deb

    January 11, 2023 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    Best mug treat I’ve ever had!!

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 16, 2023 at 9:18 am

      Yay! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jessica

    January 11, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    Our new go-to for a quick chocolaty dessert!

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 16, 2023 at 9:18 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Key

    January 12, 2023 at 6:04 am

    2 stars
    it literally shrank 3x the original anmount of batter 😭😭

    Reply
    • Kelsey

      January 17, 2023 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      I make this every time I have a sugar craving and it hits the spot every time! So good with vanilla ice cream or whip cream. I use a sugar alternative and sugar free chocolate chips to reduce calories/sugar. I didn’t have high hopes for this as mug treats never come out good but boy was I wrong!!

      Reply
      • Allison

        January 20, 2023 at 2:08 pm

        I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

  6. Nancy

    January 16, 2023 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    best brownie in a mug recipe I have tried (I’ve tried many). I added some pecans and used Light Olive oil. Delicious. I also used an extra large soup mug. It was much easier to eat and to clean up after.

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 20, 2023 at 2:11 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Jay

    January 22, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    Best mug cake/brownie I’ve tried! So yummy and will be my go to for when I need a sweet treat!

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 23, 2023 at 8:45 am

      Yay! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Lacie

    January 22, 2023 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    This is actually really very good as far as mug brownies go. I actually think no egg in these is the way to go.

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 23, 2023 at 8:45 am

      Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
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