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Brownie in a Mug

Published: Sep 18, 2018 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Allison · 873 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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This recipe originally appeared on Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.

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 511 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 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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  1. Khloe

    November 17, 2022 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    This is very good .

    Reply
  2. Lok

    November 20, 2022 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    It’s very delicious, and I’ve decided to experiment a bit with it. By adding in roughly 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder it makes it nice and fluffy and it rises a bit. It still is a bit dry so I recommend for those who don’t have access to icecream to simply add a lot of extra chocolate chips. It’s well worth it I promise!

    Reply
  3. Rewa

    November 23, 2022 at 10:37 am

    5 stars
    Good

    Reply
  4. Charlie

    November 27, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    So good! Tastes the same, if not better, thick and fluffy! Love it!

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 29, 2022 at 1:20 pm

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

      Reply
  5. Jennifer May

    November 30, 2022 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious. I used Lakanto baking sugar, low carb milk, and Lily’s semisweet chips to reduce the sugar and it ended up being very rich with the perfect amount of sweetness. Will be my go to for chocolate fix.

    Reply
  6. Atlas

    December 06, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    It is delicious and easy to make. I absolutely love it. good job

    Reply
  7. Lissette

    December 11, 2022 at 9:18 pm

    5 stars
    This was really really good! You definitely need to have ice cream with it. But what a delicious and quick treat! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Allison

      December 19, 2022 at 10:59 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  8. Not important

    December 13, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    My family ADORED this! It worked with our microwave perfectly, thank you so much!! :]

    Reply
    • Allison

      December 14, 2022 at 8:37 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  9. Tamara Mason

    December 17, 2022 at 5:49 am

    5 stars
    Made these late one night when we discovered that *gasp* we had no desserts in the house! It was easy, fast and decadent!

    Reply
    • Allison

      December 17, 2022 at 7:05 am

      Ha! Love that. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
  10. bob

    December 21, 2022 at 11:19 pm

    4 stars
    good but tasted kind of bland i feel like there could have been some… pazaz maybe an egg? or somethung that will just make it taste less bland. thank you

    Reply
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