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!
Teresa A Campbell
This is the best mug brownie recipe I have had. I cooked it for approximately 80 seconds and it was still gooey but thats how I like it. I added a dollop of peanut butter on top! Yum! Thank you!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Grace
Omg so good! I didn’t have any chocolate chips so I substituted chopped up Reese’s cups. Am not disappointed.. hehe. Ty!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Erica
It was delicious 10/10!
Allison
Yay! I’m so glad! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Elise
I always make this mug brownie for the me and everytime I make it I explode with joy thankyou Alison .hehe ty
Kathy
Tasty! Easy recipe with ingredients you already have. Bottom of the brownie wasnt quite as moist and tender as the rest but maybe I should’ve shortened the cook time just a hair. Taste was spot on!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Olivia
So easy and delicious.
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Sophie
Very very nice! However, I wouldn’t recommend making this unless you have ice cream (or cream) handy. It’s very rich and can be hard to eat by itself. Once paired with ice cream, it is AMAZING.
Jess
So my sister and I were having a late night craving for brownies and came across this recipe. All we can say is “WOW!”. This was such a delicious recipe, thanks for sharing it!
Allison
Perfect! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Maria
Perfect for a late night treat! 10/10
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Nasrin
OMGGGGG! I loved it. Thanks for sharing this recipe.I would advice to make sure you have ice – cream in hand, as this is very very rich in chocolate recipe. Really recomand 10 / 10 🙂
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
vy
wow I have to give it to you… this is amazing. the texture is perfect like a real brownie. im notmally a skeptic when it comes to mug brownies because they normally come out too cakey but this was heaven. i literally opened my mouth in shock when i stuck my spoon into the brownie and felt the fudginess. dang. thats so good. also i ended up upping the cocoa powder to 2-2.5 tbsp and decreased the sugar to 2 tbsp. it cooked for about 60 sec and was firm to the touch but i added another 10 sec which probably wasnt necessary. amazing recipe thank you!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your modifications. 🙂
Raye
Thank you for a great quick recipe! Best treat for my 9 year old daughter for a reward!
Allison
You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment. )