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!
Stephanie
Wow!!! Amazing!!! Really helped with my cake craving!!! Thank you ?
Allison
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Carrie Sparks
Perfect for a quick, single, chocolate dessert craving and not having to do dishes or make a whole bunch. I used dark chocolate chips and added extra which really wasn’t necessary but, hey, it’s chocolate! Came out gooey and delicious and really hit the spot. Def needs a cold glass of milk to help wash down the rich stickiness. So good. Thank you!
Allison
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Holly Copeland
Never cooked. Oil separated and roasted on top of the gooey uncooked goop.
Allison
Sorry to hear that. Did you make any changes to the recipe? How long did you cook it? I haven’t heard that complaint before.
Krissy
This sort of happened to me – but I realized I wasn’t paying attention and used oat flour. I nuked it some more and the oil sort of sank in once I took it out of the microwave, but I don’t think I’d use oat flour again on purpose! Still chocolatey, but rather wet & crumbly.
Brooklynn
I absolutely love this recipe! It was amazing! 10/10!
Allison
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by.
Mary
Exactly what I was looking for at 11:00pm, it came together relatively easy and the result was fantastic. Definitely recommend. And yes, it was super rich chocolate, so I ended up sharing with my SO.
Allison
Perfect! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Bitter Sweets
Fudgy, Milk chocolate goodness!! DELICIOUS!!!!!
Out of all (3) of the “brownie in a mug” recipes i’ve tried.. this is THE one!
Try this:
replace 3 tbs milk part with ice cream (this is a game changer) it adds to the texture, moistness, sweetness in the brownie.
I will be telling everyone about this one.
Thank You! 🙂
(No chips for fudgy-ness needed)
Nina
Delicious!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Emma
Made some additions that I highly recommend… first I put in the bottom of a ramekin graham cracker crumbs and a pad of melted butter – baked that in my toaster oven while making brownie batter. I made the brownie batter as described without chips since we didn’t have any. Poured over the graham bottom and microwaved for 90 sec. Let cool slightly and topped with Light Cool Whip because I think it has a marshmallowy taste. Was the BEST impromptu dessert ever. This brownie recipe really made it. Chocolatey with perfect texture. Love that it doesn’t use baking soda/powder.
Allison
Wow, that sounds great! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
TJ
I make these at least once a month and they work perfect every time. I do reduce the sugar to 1/2 tablespoon and I find that is sweet enough. These mug brownies are rich, moist, and delicious, particularly with peanut butter or a small handful of berries to add extra flavour
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Laurel Gaston
Wonderful recipe, works perfect everytime! Many a slump from burnout have these brownies cured. One small note: I have found these brownies work best when cooked for 1 min and 50 seconds instead of the usual 90 seconds. Thank you so much for a small cup of happiness.
Allison
Thanks for the kind review! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂