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!
joanna
this was amazing my sis-in-law made this for me, it was delicious, so i desided to make it for myself! it really hits the spot
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Martina
Instant satisfaction!
I’ve been craving brownies for days, but couldn’t bring myself to put in the effort of baking a batch and doing all of the cleanup. These scratched the itch, and were so so simple to make. Definitely will be returning to this recipe as the perfect pick me up on grey days, and instant sweet-tooth fix.
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Jo
Scratched the brownie itch without having to make a whole pan (and then subsequently eat said pan full of brownies). Thanks!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Annabel
Just left the 200th review; the best mug cake ever, heaven mixed with nutella!
Allison
Yay! I love that you added Nutella – YUM! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂
Sophie
My teenagers have been making mug cakes but I always find them too sweet. My daughter made one tonight so I bugged her for a bite immediately decided I must have one as well. I whipped up two more for hubby and me, topped them with banana slices, and voila, almost instant gratification. Thank you!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Rabia
This is great for when you want a quick brownie, but don’t want to make a whole pan!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Sunny
It was good. I only had brown sugar and half and half but I made it work. I didn’t have toppings but it was good.
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Fran
Loved these! My first time ever making a mug anything and I picked a winner.
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Becky
Definitely the best brownie in a mug recipe there is out there!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Ben
So good I was skeptical because every mug type dessert turns out horrible but I followed the recipe and the batter tasted delicious so I got hope when it was it waa delicious and kitchen smelled amazing
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂