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!
mg
i was so excited by the high ratings, followed the recipe to a tee, it was bland and didn’t taste good at all
Allison
Sorry to hear that. Are you sure your ingredients are fresh? There is quite a bit of sugar and chocolate in there so it definitely shouldn’t be bland. If anything it’s almost too rich (haha).
Michael
Just tried this recipe. Put it in the microwave for 1 minute and 40 seconds (stole that from another recipe I found online). Came out perfect. Definitely enough to share with another person. The ice cream on top of the brownie as soon as it came out was a great touch. Would recommend for anyone to try. Could really tinker with ingredients. Going to try a tablespoon of lightly melted peanut butter next time to see how it affects taste and cooking time.
Thanks for sharing
Wendy
Very yummy…gooey, chocolatey..used dark chocolate chips..just the right size for a snack without having to make a whole pan. ??Great way to celebrate being snowed in!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Chan
This was soooo good I would definitely recommend I added m&ms because I didn’t have chocolate and added ice cream on top and it was great!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by!
Sabz
This recipe was amazing! I kicked it up one notch. I mixed it in a separate bowl and scooped half into a mug then added a dollop of nutella and covered it with remaining brownie batter and cooked it for a minute. I also used MILK chocolate chips and topped it vanilla ice cream before indulging. This was SO divine!!❤️ Thankyou for your service of providing this love recipe?
Allison
That sounds delicious! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Natalie Dean
Yum, okay, even with my modifications this is delicious. I used whole wheat flour, reduced the sugar by 1 tbsp and added another tsp of milk (to counter the absorbency of the whole grain). I cut the choc chips in half too. Probably a bit drier than if I had used all purpose flour, but delicious nonetheless! Topped with Costco’s vanilla ice cream (THE best)!! Perfect little treat!
Allison
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Elyse P
This was so decadent and yummy! I was craving a post dinner treat on a cold night and found this recipe. I made it exactly as written and am so happy with how it turned out. So easy and will definitely make again! Thank you!
Allison
You’re welcome, Elyse. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Dani
Delicious!! So easy and will definitely make it again!
Allison
I’m so glad! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Sharon
Really delicious! In my opinion this has a light texture – more cakey. I personally like a more fudgey brownie and am going to try it again sometime using less milk to get the more fudgey texture I like. But overall a very good recipe!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Alexis
Wasn’t really impressed with this I even used Godiva brand and it really was below average. Hot cocoa makes a better brownie.
Abby
I make this every single time I want a sweet midnight snack and it is AMAZING. Works totally fine with plant milk too if that’s all you have. I usually add some ice cream and whipped cream, but if you have raspberries on hand it will blow your MIND.
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Abby! Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙂