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.
Video
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!
Ashleigh
Delicious!
I’ve tried a number of mug brownie recipes when I have an emergency craving, and I’m usually disappointed. This one is wonderful.
I did find this recipe to be very rich – but that made it PERFECT paired with vanilla ice cream. I personally would not leave out the ‘garnish’ options listed in the recipe (ice cream, whipped cream, etc.) unless you prefer a very rich dessert.
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Mia daneault
It was really good!!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Gracie Quave
Went by your recipe, using white chocolate chips and adding nuts and whipped cream. Ninety seconds was perfect. Delicious!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Karen
Hands down my favorite recipe–and I’ve tried quite a few for brownie in a mug. Used the recipe as is for my hubby. Reduced sugar to 2Tbsp for myself. Both were great! Thanks!!
Karen
5 stars, for sure!
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I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
RM
Probably the best mug dessert I’ve had! A very fudge-y brownie, as opposed to the cake-like texture that you typically get with microwave desserts.
Celebrating Sweets
Yay! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Rishita
I have been craving brownies for almost a month now but haven’t made any cause I’m trying to get on the healthy train, and if I make an entire batch I know if gobble them up in seconds, so a mug brownie seemed perfect. But, all the recipes I’ve seen looked valet instead of the fudgy texture I wanted, and this recipe was exactly what I wanted. Amazing texture, rich, moist, and oh so chocolatey! Thank you so much!! It completely satisfied my cravings and I don’t even have to feel too guilty. ?
Rishita
*looked cakey
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Staci Z
Oh my goodness! I made this for my husband and I to share. It was definitely ooey, gooey deliciousness. We already have plans of trying to make a smores version. Thank you for the recipe.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂
Francis
Could you please make the amounts in grams too?
Thanks!
Celebrating Sweets
You can try using this tool: https://www.convertunits.com/from/tablespoons/to/grams
Enjoy!
Alara
I’ve had at go at making it and it tasted delicious! However for some reason mine only fills up to just over a quarter of a cup after I put it in the microwave and in ur picture looks like it’s filled near enough to the top..any suggestions? Xx
Celebrating Sweets
Your mug is likely larger than mine. You can try using a smaller mug and it should fill up higher. Enjoy!
Megan
This recipe is fabulous! I’ve made this more times than I’d care to admit, I’ve even substituted the cane sugar with monk fruit sugar. Soooo yummy.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂