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!
Jayda
Girllll that was so good! I don’t know how you came up with that but I just got outta practice and wanted a brownie and omg it was perfect thank you so much!:)
Allison
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Hunter
delicious!!!
Maria
Had a midnight craving and made this. Omg, sooooo good. It really hit the spot with that fudgey, chocolate, brownie goodness! Tried to lower the calories by using sweetener and sugar free baking chocolate but still super decadent. I wonder if reducing the oil to 1 tablespoon will affect the texture? Hope not as I’m trying this next time.
Allison
Hi, Maria. Reducing the oil might make it a bit rubbery (as low fat baked goods tend to be). It’s worth a try though. Enjoy!
Kate
I microwaved mine in 1-minute intervals, and after minute 3, it had started boiling instead of solidifying, and now it has the consistency of fudge sauce. XD Not sure what I did wrong (maybe I need a lower microwave setting?). That said, this is hands down the best-tasting mug brownie I’ve had, so I’m calling it a win! 😀
maya
i think the issue was microwaving it for 3 minutes instead of a minute and a half. maybe you cracked the code to fudgy mug brownies ??
Kate
AH! Figured it out–it was the almond flour. I used regular flour this time, and it was nice and brownie-y after 1 minute.
maya
so good, i used coconut oil & coconut milk, dutch process cocoa powder, and chopped up a small chunk of rose cardamom dark chocolate that was laying around in my fridge instead of using chocolate chips. tastes like an angel’s kiss.
Allison
That sounds great! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Carter
Very good
Sunalini Esther
It was so delicious, soft and dense.. I added the oil in the end and it left me with an oilish aftertaste but it’s a very forgiving recipe and I’ve saved this for the future.. tastes awesome with ice cream!
Dyann
Sooooo delish! I used xylitol instead of sugar and sugar free Hershey’s chocolate chips and reduced the calories a little bit. Shockingly GOOD!!
Jessica
Yeah. That was divine. I’m scared of the nutrition facts & I don’t care about those normally haha but it was so good. I added a touch of chocolate syrup since I was slightly low in chocolate chips. I topped with a few pecans alongside the extra chips prior to cooking. Nice addition.
I also topped it with a little of the syrup after it was done cooking, a well as sprinkles for fun! So good. My husband gobbled his mug up, too!
Natalia
good 👍