Microwave Mug Cookie with Salted Caramel Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

A quick and gooey single-serving chocolate chip cookie made in the microwave, topped with a drizzle of homemade salted caramel sauce. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar 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 400 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
• 3 tbsp, packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch salt
• 1/8 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (for caramel)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a microwave-safe mug, stir together 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp packed brown sugar, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/8 tsp baking powder until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
3. Step 3: Fold in 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
4. Step 4: Microwave the mug on high for 50-60 seconds until the cookie looks set but still soft in the center; avoid overcooking to keep it gooey.
5. Step 5: For the salted caramel drizzle, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally until it melts into a deep amber liquid, about 5-6 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and carefully whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
7. Step 7: Stir in 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes and let the caramel cool slightly.
8. Step 8: Drizzle the salted caramel sauce generously over the warm mug cookie before serving.