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.
Video
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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!
Karen
Usually mug recipes are a fail to me because they don’t taste as good but this one is definitely a keeper! Its delicious! I added chocolate chips to mine
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting! 🙂
geneva
i cooked it for 2 1/2 minutes and it was nowhere near cooked. The mix was to liquid and the I tasted it it was floury and under seasoned.
Celebrating Sweets
Sorry to hear that. Perhaps you over measured some of the wet ingredients? Even before it is cooked it is quite thick, not liquid-y. Better luck next time!
Erika Smith
This is delicious!! I’ve never had a better mug dessert. My microwave took 1 min. 50 sec. But so so yummy. Thanks so much!!
Celebrating Sweets
Thanks for the kind review, Erika. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!
Erika Smith
I know I already commented, but I have to thank you again for this recipe. I. Love. It. It’s my sanity after kids go to bed and it always hits the spot. Best mug dessert I’ve ever had, hands down. You rule, sister!
Celebrating Sweets
Thank you SO much! It took me so many tries to get that recipe right – glad you love it! 🙂
Stacy
this was awesome, for me I made it in a soup bowl instead and had to increase cooking time to 3 minutes… I omitted the chips as I didn’t have any but was very tasty and gooey none the less, thank you 🙂
Celebrating Sweets
Glad you liked it!
Lora De Rop
Just made it, replaced the chips with chocolate chunks and it is delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Celebrating Sweets
Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting. 🙂
AJ
Wanted to love this recipe but… I didnt just not like it…I threw it out. I tried to save it by eating it with Ice cream and then tried peanut butter. It was just not good. Not the rich, smooth brownie taste I was craving.
Kelley Granger
This was really fantastic! Was craving a little chocolate and found your recipe! Loved it!
Celebrating Sweets
Glad you liked it!
Sara
I just made this recipe for my boyfriend and I and it was extremely watery. Nothing like your video. Like the other 1 Star review, I thought maybe I incorrectly measured, but when I made the second serving but it was still very watery. Both tries I had to add two additional tablespoons of flour to your recommended 3 (5 total) for it to look like brownie batter. My microwave took 1 minute and 50 seconds. Very dense. Delicious once I got the mixture right.
Celebrating Sweets
Hi, Sara. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Haley
This is such a delicious quick recipe.
Judi
Excellent. Batter baked up wonderfully. Added a few chopped walnuts. Bravo
Celebrating Sweets
Fantastic! Thanks for taking time to comment. 🙂