Description
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert that delivers the classic flavors of a chocolate chip cookie in just minutes. Soft, warm, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, this mug cake is made right in your microwave, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without any fuss.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or nondairy works)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Dry Ingredients
- 3-4 tablespoons all-purpose flour*
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the butter: Add the butter to an 8-ounce microwave-safe mug and microwave for about 30 seconds, or until mostly melted.
- Combine wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt into the melted butter until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Incorporate the flour and baking powder into the mixture along with most of the chocolate chips, stirring until everything is blended evenly.
- Top with chocolate chips: Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the batter for extra melty goodness.
- Microwave to cook: Microwave on high for 1 minute and 25 seconds. The cake will puff up and appear dry when done.
- Cool and serve: Let the mug cake cool for about 5 minutes before enjoying. Serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a delicious option.
Notes
- I usually use 4 tablespoons (or 1/4 cup) of all-purpose flour, but if you prefer a moister texture, try 3 tablespoons instead. With less flour, the cake will be a bit smaller but still delicious.
- All microwaves vary in power, so results may differ. For your first try, start with 60-70 seconds at 100% power to avoid overcooking.
- The cake will puff up and look dry when fully cooked, which is normal.
- This recipe was originally published in February 2016 and updated with tips and new images in June 2025.
