Satisfy your brownie craving in minutes with this fudgy and delicious Brownie in a Mug. Grab a spoon and dig in! VIDEO below.
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).
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…
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.
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.
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This recipe originally appeared on Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.
Brownie in a Mug
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.
Tina says
Really good Brownie in a Mug recipe! Loved it! HOWEVER, there are definitely more than 291 calories in it. =(
Hawa says
This made for a lovely dessert!
Wendy says
Good, thick fudgy brownie substitute. Needed a second mug for just for drinking milk, because it was really rich! It was good with raspberries. Hubby said it wasn’t quite like a real brownie, but ate it up anyways.
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Someone says
I haven’t test this out but I bet its good!
Is it okay if I use only milk, not oil or vanilla?
Celebrating Sweets says
You can definitely skip the vanilla, but the oil (or melted butter) is needed. Without it it could be rubbery (as low-fat/non-fat baked goods usually are). You can reduce the amount, but I recommend using at least some oil.
Maddie says
So good! It was really hot (as freshly-made baked goods are prone to be), so I recomend tossing it in the fridge for a minute or two just to cool it off. Also: eat this with milk! It’s pretty thick and fudgy so milk helps it go down a bit easier! And if you want to save it, just cover the top with plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge. Just heat it up in the microwave when you want it. This should preserve it for a day or two, though because it uses so few ingredients, I would just make it fresh because fresh tastes way better in my opinion!
Celebrating Sweets says
Thanks for the tips! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Montana says
It was amazing! Really thick and filling! Just make sure not to over cook it like my sister did, it wasn’t good like that but nail down the perfect time and you got it! Fun to make and eat!
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by.
Bex says
This is the best mug brownie recipe I’ve ever had. It’s very rich even without the chocolate chips, plus I added a dallop of vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. YUM!!! I cut this recipe in half and heated for 40 seconds and it was perfect. Thanks!!
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Enjoy!
Amy says
Oh my goodness, I just made this and my thoughts literally were “This is dangerous. I have all these ingredients in my cupboard. I can make this whenever I want.” I have made other brownie-in-a-mug recipes and not enjoyed them nearly as much. I didn’t have chocolate chips so I broke pieces of a milk chocolate slab that was in my fridge into the batter before microwaving. The chocolate pieces melted beautifully while the brownie cooked. Wow, so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! And yes, dangerous for sure. Ha! 🙂
Ash says
This is Delicious! I made it and added some andies mints pieces to it and it made it even better!
Its really easy and quick to make and tastes amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Celebrating Sweets says
You’re welcome. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hailey says
My boyfriend came over for a movie and we made these to enjoy with. Perfect. I added carmel and he added popcorn. Idk. But amazing all the same.
Celebrating Sweets says
Haha! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Ellie says
I had nothing sweet in the house but a real craving for chocolate! This was perfect, really hit the spot! I recommend undercooking.it by about 20/30 seconds to make it gooey and a little runny in places! I also plonked a lump of nutella in the middle which made it extra yummy 😍 lovely mug cake and super quick n easy.
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
k m mccurdy says
I used a 16 oz mug and followed the recipe exactly. It ran all over the microwave and it didn’t bske. What a mess! I bake from scratch, so I’m not a novice. Very disappointed.
Celebrating Sweets says
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that. I use a 16oz mug every time (as seen in the pictures and video), and it has never overflowed. It never even comes close. Honestly, the batter is so thick it just puffs up a bit, but never it makes it near the top of the mug. Did you try to double it? Or accidentally overmeasure wet ingredients?