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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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!
Lillian
I was a little skeptical but this turned out great! Fudgey, moist, soft (which was important since I had my wisdom tooth taken out), and just hit the spot for my sweet tooth. I added a tablespoon of salted caramel chips and it kicked it up a notch with richness.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
kenzo
My first baking experience was good because is a good and easy recipe especially if you are someone who knows noting about kitchen.I think that for a recipe with so few ingredients the final result is fantastic . From my point of view the texture was good and soft . I recommend to use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate because the brownie was too sweet . In the end before you put the brownie in the microwave you can put M&M’s because it will melt in your mouth when you eat . Also is suggest put in the freezer because is too hot when comes out . I would recommend this recipe to other people because is easy and everyone can do .
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Yami
I thought it was really good and moist. I think I made a mistake when I used 2 pinches of pink salt. It was not quite salty enough. It was really good to have just one serving so I couldn’t just keep helping myself to more. I microwaved mine for 80 seconds but I might try 70 next time. Thanks for the recipe.
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Haley
This recipe is bomb. I made it with gluten-free flout & added peanut butter for some pizzazz. Job well done!
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Anne
It wasn’t bad. I didn’t have vanilla essence but it’s jot really needed. It was a bit to spongey/chewy for you liking but I guess that’s more a personal taste
Margaret
I make this recipe all the time! I love how fudgy it is and I always put a bit of extra salt and vanilla, but that’s just personal preference. Thanks for sharing this with the world
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Marin
I make Brownie in a mug a lot and this is the best recipe. I like it a bit soft and moist so I added an extra tablespoon of milk which made it even better!
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Abby
Love this recipe! Didn’t add choco chips because I don’t like a ton of chocolate and added 1/2 tsp vanilla. It turned out delicious!
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Michelle
This was absolutely perfect! I devoured with a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream. Portion control at its finest!
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Ruby Rogue
I just wanted to say that considering I’ve heard poor reviews about ‘baked in a mug in the microwave’ desserts, for a first time ‘baked in a mug in the microwave’ dessert, this was pretty good. Obviously not as good as traditional brownies (which are very easy to make, even for first time bakers), but convenient and a quick fix for my brownie craving. As the recipe states, it’s more than enough for one person, I might cut it down to 2/3 of the recipe if I ever make it again (not quite enough for 2 me sized servings). Thanks for the recipe.
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Becky
This came out perfect. I added dark chocolate chunks as I did not have chocolate chips. The result was moist, ooey gooey brownie that my baby decided to eat alone.
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