Microwave Mug Chocolate Chip Cookie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A quick and satisfying single-serving chocolate chip cookie made in the microwave, perfect for instant dessert cravings. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, brown sugar, unsalted butter, melted into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 1, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• a pinch salt
• 1/8 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp milk

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a microwave-safe mug, mix 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/8 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt until combined.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp milk until a cookie dough forms.
3. Step 3: Fold 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips evenly into the dough and spread it evenly in the mug.
4. Step 4: Microwave on high power for 40-50 seconds, watching closely until the cookie rises and looks set but still soft in the center.
5. Step 5: Let the cookie cool for 2 minutes before eating straight from the mug or transferring to a plate.