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Brownie in a Mug

Published: Sep 18, 2018 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Allison · 932 Comments

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Satisfy your brownie craving in minutes with this fudgy and delicious Brownie in a Mug. Grab a spoon and dig in! VIDEO below.

Brownie in a mug topped with chocolate chips.

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).

Brownie in a mug topped with vanilla ice cream and raspberries.

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…

Brownie batter in white mug, topped with chocolate chips.

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.

Spoonful of brownie on a silver spoon sitting on a white mug.

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.

Brownie in a mug.

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Recipe

Brownie in a mug topped with vanilla ice cream and raspberries.

Brownie in a Mug

Satisfy your brownie craving in minutes with this fudgy and delicious Brownie in a Mug. Grab a spoon and dig in! 
4.83 from 587 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute minute
Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 - 2
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

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 about 90 seconds (microwave times may vary). Eat immediately with ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or berries.

Video

Notes

I have a used a 12oz and 16oz mug for this recipe.
Although this is a single serving dessert, you can easily split this between 2 adults. Nutrition facts are for approximately half of one serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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Comments

  1. Moromola Folami

    October 11, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Allison

      October 12, 2021 at 8:46 am

      Yay! I’m so glad! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
    • CC

      November 15, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
  2. Kirsten

    October 12, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    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?

    Reply
    • Allison

      October 14, 2021 at 10:17 am

      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.

      Reply
  3. samantha

    October 21, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    1 star
    it was not good at all. very unappealing texture and not how a brownie should taste !

    Reply
    • Allison

      October 22, 2021 at 10:23 am

      Did you make any modifications to the recipe? Was it undercooked or overcooked?

      Reply
  4. Anjana

    November 02, 2021 at 5:53 am

    5 stars
    Omg! I made it…. It’s perfect recipe and texture…I added biscoff and little ganache for garnish. Thank you so muchhhh ❤️🙌🏻

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 02, 2021 at 8:52 am

      That sounds great! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Barb

    November 02, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    Hi There

    What wattage would your microwave be? I’ve got a 1200W.

    Recipe sounds divine!

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 03, 2021 at 12:06 pm

      Hi, Barb. Mine is 1100W. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Kathryn

    November 06, 2021 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    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?

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 08, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      Yes, that should work. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Skyler

    November 13, 2021 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    10/10 would recommend!

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 14, 2021 at 10:57 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Gina

    November 16, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    5 stars
    Way too good! Perfect flavor and texture! I used toll house cocoa with dark chocolate Ghirardelli chips and topped it with raspberries.

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 17, 2021 at 8:26 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kerry

        January 24, 2022 at 2:23 pm

        5 stars
        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

        February 01, 2022 at 10:28 am

        Something must have been measured wrong. Maybe try again? You’re using all purpose flour, right? Not almond flour or coconut flour?

  9. Jacob

    November 17, 2021 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    This is an excellent recipe!

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 19, 2021 at 11:39 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  10. Ashley

    November 27, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
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