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.
Recipe
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 60 seconds. Check to see if it is done (no raw batter, fudgy chocolate chips are ok). If necessary, continue cooking in 10 second increments. Time will vary a bit based on the microwave and the size of mug. Eat immediately with ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or berries.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below!
Ellie
Wow! This was so AMAZING!!! It helped satisfy my chocolate craving beyond my wildest dreams. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Celebrating Sweets
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Isha
Most mug brownie recipes I’ve tried have issues with texture, but I must say, I’m impressed with this one!!
Celebrating Sweets
Awesome! I’m so glad that you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Natalie
I’ve used several different recipes, but this is by far the best! Just the right amount of sweetness and portion size for me ?
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Thanks, Natalie! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Katherine
Less brownie… more chocolate cake. But this isn’t me complaining! I paired it with vanilla ice cream and it was absolutely delicious! Would 100% recommend to anyone who asked.
Celebrating Sweets
Thanks, Katherine. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Carolyn
I’ve tried a bunch of mug brownies, and this is the best! Melted butter is far superior to vegetable oil, obviously. You can just eyeball the chocolate chips 😉
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Thanks, Carolyn. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Ellie
I’ve tried so many brownie recipes, this is BY FAR the most AMAZING ONE I’ve ever tried. 11/10 so delicious
Celebrating Sweets
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Lily
AMAZING!!! love love love love
Celebrating Sweets
Yay! Thanks for the kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Leah
Very good! Good texture! I left out the chocolate chips and substituted chopped walnuts instead. It was a perfect sweetness for me. Yummy!
Celebrating Sweets
Thanks, Leah! I appreciate the comment and review. Thanks for stopping by!
Kelli
Just enough to satisfy that late night chocolate craving!! so delicious
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Thanks, Kelli! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Jessie
Could you make a big batch of this to scoop out of a container (say like the 321 mug cakes) and add the wet ingredients? Hubby loves those packaged things so I thought this would be a good alternative?
Celebrating Sweets
Hi, Jessie. I would guess that you could try storing the combined dry ingredients, then scooping out around 1/2 cup-ish (more or less depending on the chocolate chips), then adding the wet ingredients to that portion. I would start with mixing up a small amount (maybe 4 servings?) to test it out. Enjoy!