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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Notes
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!
Moromola Folami
OMGGG That was soo good!
I’ve been trying cookie recipes that turned out to be big fails lol and decided to be more open and I’m so glad I stumbled upon this! I’m writing this comment as I ran from the kitchen to quickly save this recipe after having a BITE before deciding it was too good not to leave a comment!
Allison
Yay! I’m so glad! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
CC
Wanted something sweet but didn’t want it hanging around all week. This was exactly what was needed. My son & I both really enjoyed it so I’ll be saving this recipe for another time.
Kirsten
Love this recipe! So chocolatey and nice and fudgey.
I wondered if I made up a big batch of the dry ingredients, how much would I use per serving?
Allison
It depends how many times you multiply the recipe. For example, if you quadruple the dry ingredients you would measure out 1/4 of the amount for a single serving.
samantha
it was not good at all. very unappealing texture and not how a brownie should taste !
Allison
Did you make any modifications to the recipe? Was it undercooked or overcooked?
Anjana
Omg! I made it…. It’s perfect recipe and texture…I added biscoff and little ganache for garnish. Thank you so muchhhh ❤️🙌🏻
Allison
That sounds great! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Barb
Hi There
What wattage would your microwave be? I’ve got a 1200W.
Recipe sounds divine!
Allison
Hi, Barb. Mine is 1100W. Enjoy!
Kathryn
I love this can’t get enough of it. We gave it most weekends when we won’t a treat. Could I use brown sugar instead?
Allison
Yes, that should work. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Skyler
10/10 would recommend!
Allison
Thanks!
Gina
Way too good! Perfect flavor and texture! I used toll house cocoa with dark chocolate Ghirardelli chips and topped it with raspberries.
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Kerry
Something happened with mine. I followed the recipe to a T and it was sooooo liquidy, that no matter how long I cooked it, it never looked like matter or actually baked. Was more like boiling chocolate liquid lol. Any idea what happened?
Allison
Something must have been measured wrong. Maybe try again? You’re using all purpose flour, right? Not almond flour or coconut flour?
Jacob
This is an excellent recipe!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Ashley
Hello! My name is Ashley, I am fifteen years old, and looking for recipes I can use for when I move out of the house. I really liked this Recipe and I think I will use it often. Thank-you!