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!
Michelle
It was so easy to make and absolutely delicious. I didn’t have chocolate chips but I did have walnuts, so I added those.
Lili
This recipe is fantastic! I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour and it worked perfectly. Also, when I was halfway through the recipe I realized I didn’t have oil so I decided to use apple sauce and that worked well. Reply to this how many times you’ve baked something and forgot an ingredient in the middle, lol! I loved this so much and would definitely do it again, and I loved that the chocolate chips we melted. I love melted chocolate chips in my desserts!
Lili
Re: This recipe was fantastic!
Oops, forgot to give 5 stars!! ?
Allison
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. 🙂
Liyana Salleh
This is so simple and fast to make. The brownie is so rich and delicious. I would probably lessen the sugar as it was too sweet for me but ypu do you boo. Definitely will make it again.
Cin
Absolutely delicious and easy to make! I mixed brown and white sugar on 1:1 ratio, and it’s amazing too.
Allison
Great idea! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Mama Bear
This is evil:-> It is tasty and beyond quick to make. I did switch things up a little just to make things more my liking. 2 tbps Brown Sugar 1 tbps white sugar, 1 tsp more milk, pecans and I microwaved at 85 seconds just to make it more gooey😋
The recipe is perfect the way it is and taste like a brownie you would bake in the oven. My 4 year old son loved his brownie just the way you have it perfectly written for the world to Love ❤️
Thank you and be careful everyone 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It’s that Good😉
Allison
Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Maura McDermott
I made this twice, once with butter… delicious, and once with coconut oil…Do not use coconut oil as a substitute…the consistency is like slime
Kelsey
I used vanilla almond milk and skipped the vanilla extract and I loved it! Thanks!
Allison
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
CAROL CLARKE
My favorite go to for a quick dessert
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Sue
This is definitely delicious!! Will definitely make again. I had to cook 25 seconds longer as my microwave is weak…😂
Allison
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂