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!
Danielle
This fulfilled my brownie craving, love it!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Josorio
What a great idea for a quick fix to the chocolate crave without all the messy evidence of a batch of baking that can’t go to the waste but goes to waist!
Breanna Olson
I just made this because of a brownie craving and it was great with some cookies and cream ice cream!
At first I thought that it wasn’t going to be enough brownie and by the end of it, I can hardly finish it. It is definitely a thicc one! ❤️ Thank you so much for this!
Celebrating Sweets
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Z K
In the microwave for 1 minute, 15 seconds. Topped it with ice cream. Put walnuts in it and used chopped up dark chocolate instead of chips. Used a mixture of sugar and honey. And I used ghee (clarified butter).
Enjoyed it! Thank you so much for this recipe.
Celebrating Sweets
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Julia
Very delicious, but I would prefer more milk and sugar for my taste.
Zayleigh
I like my brownies flakey on the top but other that that it was delicious. Also is there a way to make it more flakey?
Celebrating Sweets
Not with this type of recipe. Since it is made in a mug in the microwave there is no way to change the consistency. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hannah Han
Tastes Amazing!!! Just like a brownie!! The texture is so good too! I was worried it would be cake like but its pretty dense so i love it!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Shayla
So long to those brownie/cake in a mug boxed packet mixes! I live alone so the serving size of this recipe is perfect and it tastes amazing. I will be making this again.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂
Ciara
Very rich, came out perfectly. I saved some for tomorrow!
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Caroline P.
So good! I really loved this recipe and i definitely will make this in the future!
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Katherine Weaver
Made some for myself and my boyfriend wanted one! The recipe was great! We substituted keto ingredients for his mug brownie.
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Mandy Lowry
Great!
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Ashley
I was craving brownies today but didn’t want to make a whole batch. This was my first time making a dessert in a mug and it was delicious! I will definitely use your recipe again. 🙂