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!
Elaina
This was so easy and yummy to make, I added applesauce because I forgot we didn’t have any oil and I didn’t read the substitutes for it already given haha. But I added rocky road ice cream on top and it’s soooo yummy, thank you!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad that you liked it! Great idea about the rocky road – I am definitely doing that next time. 🙂 Thanks for commenting. Enjoy!
Laura
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this! And like many others, not even feeling guilty. I’ve made it to the recipe, I’ve added about a tsp of cinnamon, and I’ve made it sugar-free for my husband. It’s been delicious each time! Thank you for your recipe❤
Celebrating Sweets
That’s great! I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Enjoy!
Manisha
This recipe is absolutely amazing! The brownie is just gooey and soft, and it doesn’t take long to make. Have made it a couple of times now and never fails to satisfy! Thank you for sharing!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Jess
I wasn’t sure how a single serve microwave mug brownie would turn out but omg its so delicious and totally hits the spot! I can’t be trusted around a full batch of brownies… Plus, it’s so versatile! I have made this without the cocoa powder and it was like a blondie brownie, I’ve added a spoonful of peanut butter and white chocolate chips too and that’s also delicious!
Thank you for this recipe!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m LOVING your suggestions, and trying them soon! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed it! -Allison
Emma
Absolutely amazing. I looked so long for a good brownie in a mug recipe and I’ve now found the one for me. I had mine with bar one ice cream and pieces of barone ontop ?
Celebrating Sweets
That sounds delicious! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Sarah
I am addicted to this dessert! I only use only half a tablespoon of sugar, top it with raspberries and vanilla ice-cream and it’s sweet enough. Thank you for the recipe!!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by!
Emma
How?Is?This?So?Freakink?Delicious ?
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Vicky
Absolutely theeeee best brownie in a mug recipe I’ve tried so far! Soooo gooey and chocolatey! Topped it with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Oh my goodness did it satisfy my sweet tooth perfectly! Thanks for sharing such an amazing treat!!
Celebrating Sweets
Thanks, Vicky! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. 🙂
Sidney
I was surprised how good this was! I didn’t have any chocolate chips, so I added a squeeze of chocolate fudge syrup, so I still had a nice gooey brownie-like texture. This was very good, and I will be making these more often!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Great idea to add a little fudge syrup – yum! Thanks for stopping by.
Camilla Carneiro Paolini
This recipe is amazing and easy to make. I want to make it more times, because it is delicious and tasty. But, there are some things that I didn´t like! I put chocolete chips on the top and chunks of chocolate inside and it became VERY VERY sweet! To the people that will make this brownie, be careful with the mug that you choose, because, if it is a narrow mug, you can´t mix very well !
So pay attention to the quantity of chocolate that you want and the size of the mug!
Thank you, for sharing!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Feel free to reduce the sugar next time, or use dark/bittersweet chocolate chips to balance out the sweetness. Thanks for commenting. 🙂