60-Second Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie
You are only a minute or so away from a decadent, delicious, chocolate chip mug cookie made start-to-finish in a mug and “baked” in the microwave!
Whether or not you are on a no sweets, healthy eating, juice detox, cabbage only (don’t do it) diet this month, I’m a firm believer that it is ok to allow yourself a bit of indulgence every now and then.
Says the girl who probably indulged a bit too much in December.
Instead of making a whole batch of cookies and having them stare you in the face for three days straight while you try to figure out every which way to avoid the temptation, the next time you need a little sweetsie something, consider this 60-second chocolate chip mug cookie.
Made in a mug.
Cooked in the microwave.
Warm and melty, this mug cookie is luxurious with a scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt. Like any mug cake/cookie, it tastes best eaten right away.
I’ll leave it up to you whether or not you decide to share.
No judging here.
Not all microwave mug confections are created equal (I’ve tried some pretty bad ones in my day) but I’m a serious fan of this chocolate chip cookie version.
It’s right up there with this decadent Nutella mug cake and this homemade Funfetti vanilla one, and all three variations make me happy that I can have a warm cookie in just minutes.
Really, it’s just a whole lot of chocolate chip cookie comfort in a mug.
See How to Make It – So Easy!
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Little Update: I realized after I posted this (and tried it with this variation) that if you are making more than one at a time, try using a whole egg, whisking it, then splitting the egg mixture between the two recipes/mugs. That way you aren't wasting two egg whites. It works just fine that way - give or take, it's about a tablespoon of egg per mug. Crumbly Batter: also, to avoid the batter being crumbly (thanks to the commenters who stumbled upon this), mix all the wet ingredients first: butter, egg yolk, sugars and salt. Then gradually add the four and stir in the chocolate chips. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.60-Second Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie
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Don’t listen to the negative reviews! This was absolutely delicious.
Just follow the recipe and it will turn out perfect, and if it’s a little dry for your taste, add some ice cream on top just like the video.
Sounds like the people who left bad reviews don’t know what a proper batter should look like in the first place – no point in being negative if you haven’t even made it properly.
Oh, and lots of microwaves are different! I suggest popping it in for 10/15 second intervals to avoid overcooking.
Anyway, highly recommend!!
Ummmmm there’s no vanilla? This cookie straight up does not taste good. I’m not picky, but both my husband and I threw this out after two bites. Desperately needs vanilla, otherwise the cookie batter (minus chocolate chips) is just flour and butter flavor.
This was the perfect single serving dessert! Thank you so much Mel. I used another’s suggestion and added a splash of milk rather than an egg yolk. My mug cookie came out dense and cookie dough like — just wonderful.
As I didn’t read the comments my mixture was crumbly so I added 1 tablespoon of apple sauce and it was delicious! Highly recommend.
YUM!, Quick and gooey. Just what I wanted, one chocolate chip cookie and this recipe nailed it.
Oooo this was yummy!! Added a dash of vanilla when mixing the wet ingredients. So gooey and perfect consistency. Definitely a go-to recipe!!
I actually really enjoyed this. A lot of mug brownies or cookies can become really dry or be crumbly when cooked, but mine was the perfect consistency (I put the wet together, and then slowly added the flour, as cookies should be made). However, the portion was a little bit small (a good size for me) but you may want to double it if you’re feeling a little indulgent. I could have appreciated a little less egg in the cookie, but that’s unavoidable, because you can’t really put in a quarter of an egg in a recipe. But overall, the flavor was great (I used dark chocolate chips) and with a little ice cream, it makes quite the treat. I would definitely make it again.
Uhhhhhhhh. No, it was not very good. It was super dry and bland nothing like the picture. But, I am still surprised it made a cookie. 3 stars
I am a cookie fanatic, and this recipe is amazing!! I tried to make it a little healthier by using stevia in place of the granulated sugar and oat flour using the same proportions, and OMG. I also added a splash of vanilla, and basically, this is going to be my new breakfast, lunch, and dinner!!
Yum! I thoroughly enjoyed the texture and flavor of this. Hit the spot when I just wanted a quick and small warm dessert. I will be making this again!
i was looking up recipes for chocolate chip cookie mug cakes and this was the first one. i’m so glad i picked this one because after reading the comments i immediately went down to try it out. i didn’t have any brown sugar so i added a tbsp of honey instead and it tastes great. i also added vanilla like a lot of people were and i definitely recommend.
it’s 5 stars for me!
Well Mel you enticed me into reading these comments today after seeing your insta story (thank you for making my last two hours of a slow work day fly by) so I HAD to make this tonight to evaluate for myself. I had low expectations, but let’s be honest, I’ve never made anything disappointing from your collection, so how bad could it be? I followed the directions EXACTLY, and it should be no surprise that it came out absolutely delicious and the perfect treat! Thank you Mel for another great kitchen success! You’ve never steered me wrong.
It was fine, I added a tiny bit of vanilla and made double the amount in a larger mug. So I don’t know if my outcome would’ve been the same if I had just done the normal amount in a small mug, so I will try again. But it came out super spongy without much flavor. I was hoping for more of a cookie texture but it came out very spongy and bouncy
I’ve heard tales about these comments, finally read them tonight, then headed straight downstairs to try the recipe! It’s quite good! It fulfills the purpose of a microwaved dessert in a mug: fast, easy, tasty. The haters are either trolling or making the recipe wrong. I’ll definitely make this again when the need arises!
For some reason the star rating option doesn’t show up for me anymore, but 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Delicious!
Very easy to make but tastes spongey. Not enjoyable.
This was just what I was looking for! Made it once with unrefined coconut oil and was good with the coconut taste but then tried with butter instead and I much preferred that way! I love soft chocolate chip cookies straight out the oven and that’s exactly what this tastes like. I made with chocolate chunks but want to try with M&Ms or butterscotch chips in the future!
Excellent. Didn’t have an egg so I just added a splash of milk for the missing moisture and it tasted like a gooey cookie straight from the oven. Thank you!
Best chocolate chip cookie in a mug recipe, and although it is still super tasty without it I added in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla.
This was excellent! I put a few walnuts in it as well and topped it with frozen vanilla yogurt.
I would pass on this recipe. Decided to make this for a quick sweet treat.. the final product was very crumby and crunchy and lacking overall flavour. It would probably taste better with a splash of vanilla and more moisture like milk/butter. I’ve made plenty of mug desserts before and this wasn’t worth making for me.
IN. CRED. IB. LE. (incredible) I am obsessed with this recipe! Mel did a WONDERFUL job at making this. I will definitely go here for more recipes in the future! I will say though, if you add a little less flour (I did 3 1/2 Tablespoons) and a hint of vanilla, the recipe comes out more spongey, if thats what your looking for. I made it both ways before commenting. I personally like the spongey one. BUT. If you do it exactly as instructed it is INCREDIBLE. It literally tasted like a crunchy chocolate cookie. Either way is delicious and thank you Mel for giving me options for cookies! (I am under 18 and not allowed to use the oven.)
Came out great – Remember to follow directions carefully folks.
You made my daughter’s night with this recipe. This one is a keeper!
This recipe turned out fine, and it cured the sweet tooth! I followed the directions exactly so there wasn’t any weird cooking, but the final product did seem a little chewy. It was more cake consistency than cookie, but like I said we still enjoyed it!
I’ve made this twice, and been happy both times. My only modification is that I add a splash of vanilla, because I just know that I love vanilla. Perfect for a one person serving of something sweet! It doesn’t have quite the texture of a baked cookie- but that’s to be expected! And it’s darn close enough, so I’m a happy camper.
I followed the recipe except I added a splash of milk and a splash of vanilla and it came out great! Moist and perfect flavor!
Some of these comments are downright laughable. I think Mel has someone who is leaving awful comments. How that many people can screw up one recipe is beyond me. I’ve made this several times and it comes out perfect every single time. Maybe some of these people need a basic cooking class. Mel’s recipe is great.
I love this recipe! I’ve made it many times, and it’s satisfied my cookie cravings many times when I don’t have the energy to bake. I add a teaspoon of vanilla, and it helps make the batter less dry. I saw a comment about it tasting like egg, and to that I would say make sure to melt the butter in a different cup, and if you have to melt it in the mug, make sure you leave the mug to cool for a bit. Otherwise, the egg yolk will get a bit cooked. To the commenters who are straight up rude, please be respectful. We should all be thanking the people who put a lot of time and effort into making these recipes, all to post them for us to all access for free. Chill out and try another recipe, or maybe learn to set your expectations a bit lower for something that comes out of a microwave.
I don’t know how people are messing this up. Microwaves do vary so I guess that could be why. Someone said their egg was uncooked but how?? If everything is mixed properly you would not see uncooked egg, it would be uncooked dough… unless I’m missing something. But I’m guessing they didn’t properly mix, and the instructions give a good tip on this. The taste is great for a recipe that takes 2 minutes to make. It’s not a gourmet cookie but a good fix for a late night sweet tooth. I didn’t find any issue with the ratios but maybe that comes down to preference in taste. Someone mentioned adding milk which is something I don’t personally think it needs. If it’s too dry I would add more butter not milk.
This was absolute trash. Wouldn’t recommend. I came out with a sponge instead of a cookie.
Double brown sugar, 1.5x granulated (or not), add 1/2 tbs milk and it should be worthwhile. Whoever wrote this “recipe” shouldn’t be sending people their garbage
Heya Bob! You should start a food blog! Sounds like you already have a keen eye to adapting recipes. Oh, also, when you do, keep in mind that you don’t actually need to send anyone recipes. And you don’t have to force or pay people to make them! Everyone who ends up here (and on your future food blog) will do so of their own free will and choice. Pretty cool, huh? (Also, just simply out of curiosity, did you actually MAKE this recipe before adapting or rating? That’s impressive.)
Followed the instruction and it came out great!
Ratios are very off. Does the creator live in a desert or a rainforest?
BOB, where do you live? Maybe try adding a heaping tablespoon of manners and a full cup of class to your personality and see what happens!
This is literally the BEST mug cake I have ever eaten in my entire life! I really do not understand why everyone is complaining in the comments section. Mel has gifted the world with such a fantastic and easy recipe and all you guys do is trash it. Why? It’s not her fault that you can’t make a simple mug cake. She clearly stated everything specifically, if you have problems read her instructions properly because this recipe deserves 5 stars, not a 4.3!
Follow the direction note of mixing order. So darned good! Top with Maldon before ice cream!!!
A sad disappointment, me and my friend tried it and did everything you said but it turned out with the egg uncooked and the egg is just to over powering.
I have not made these- but maybe you added the egg white along with the yolk?
I want to make these!
Omg this was so good! You just need to stir in everything super well! Like after you have put in one thing STIR then put another thing in you need to stir again! I also recommend using vanilla! it tastes more sweet then salty.
My first attempt failed but I will hopefully try again:)
I have not tried this a second time but I failed at my first attempt to make this:(
omg the first one i did was horrid and and the second one was great
This was SO GOOD. I made this in a batch of two and added 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract and baking soda. It turned out fluffy and felt more like a cake than a cookie. Not dry at all!
Delicious! Fantastic with the smallest bit of vanilla extract added.
I just made this and it was delicious! It’s the best microwave dessert I’ve ever made the only thing I did differently was double it and used a whole egg, and cooked in a bowl for two minutes. Yummy!!
I’ve made this recipe as a quick go-to so.many.times. It’s a perfect recipe when I follow it!
It’s really good! I’ve been using this recipe for a few years now, Just gotta be sure not to overcook it!
i may have messed up the recipe, but i added sprinkles instead of chocolate chips because i couldn’t find mine and only used 3tbsp of flour. i have a 1100 watt microwave and microwaved it for 45sec. the result was a sort of buttery cookie, but was very tasty! would recommend.
sounds like you either love or hate this recipe and I love it – it tastes exactly like a chocolate chip cookie that just came out of the oven.
Dangerously good and easy. Super rich, I’d say ice cream or a tall glass of milk is necessary!
My god the drama in the comments
I followed the recipe the only addition I added was a tsp of vanilla. I made sure to pack the tsp of brown sugar too not loose measure. It looks just like the picture.
It was moist, sweet, and tasty not dry at all. I think people either add too much flour or over microwave.
Will it taste exactly like a cookie? No because this is a microwave dessert. Will it remind you of a cookie? Yes. I think adding some toasted walnuts once cooked would be a great addition!
I really loved this recipe, I only use one additional ingredient, milk, just a little to make the dough less dry. And the chocolate I use was dark it make this perfect.
HOW in the world is this cookie so amazing?! Ah, doughy and chewy to the max, and absolute perfection overall. (don’t ask me how many times I’ve made it, too many for sure) I always add a few drops of vanilla for added dimension. THANK YOU for this recipe, Mel!
i am going out of my way to comment under this recipe because i have NO IDEA why anyone is rating this recipe below 3 stars. its a MUG COOKIE, not an actual oven cookie recipe. its not meant to be incredible. its going to be a little dry and crumbly because its going into a freaking microwave.
i added a few drops of vanilla with my recipe. it turned out absolutely fine, but obviously was dry and so i had ice cream with it. this is a good recipe, and one of the better mug cookie recipes out there. i give it a 5 for what it is. the rest of y’all just can’t cook or something
Ew dont try this, read comments first.
My microwave smelled as if I were cooking eggs.
It’s doughy and dense. Effing nasty.
This recipe was horrible as it is but i was actually really good with some modifications i did.
– soften the butter instead of melting it
– add about 1/2 a tsp of vanilla extract
– use about 1 tbs and a half more or less of flour instead of 1/4 of a cup
– make sure to set the microwave power setting to 80% of its power to avoid overcooking it and it turning like a rock
– refrigirate mixture for about 5 minutes before cooking
– let sit for 1 to 2 minutes after so it finishes cooking completely
Lol ok Melayne…..
Not good. Gross actually. Now I feel like I have a rock in my stomach.
It was the worst mug dessert recipe I’ve tried. Tough, spongy, bland with the exception of the chocolate chips.
Really good! Thanks! I just cooked for 40 sec instead of a min
This is the worst recipe ever
This is TERRIBLE! So so dry. Felt like i was mixing dirt.
To actually make this a mug cake I added
2 tablespoons of apple sauce(Adding 2 tbsp milk or 1 1/2 tbsp plain yogurt is just as good, I happen to be out of it)
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 tablespoon of butter(added to original 1 tbsp)
Cocoa powder(personal preference)
Cooked for 1 min 20 secs (instead of the original 1 min)
this is not a mug cake. it is a mug cookie. it is going to be dry
This mug cake is amazing but it’s a bit dry so I would recommend that you put in 2 tablespoons of milk in.
Egg in a microwave?! I was skeptical, but gave it a try… Don’t do it. They were rubbery and gross. My 2yo pushed his away and asked for a twizzler. I wish I had rated the raw batter. Now THAT was delicious!
terrible the cake was so spongey and i practically took the whole cake out without it crumbling or without any separation.
I think. I think I just made a scone. Would definitely try again with some milk and vanilla for a more cookie-like result
Horrible. I did everything it said and it turned into scrambled eggs and chocolate. smh gross
Turned out smelly and tasting like a scrambled egg.
Tastes like a real cookie! Will definitely make it again! Thank you!!
I would skip this one. Followed the recipe, even turned down the microwave power. It was crumbly and dry when cooked. It didn’t taste terrible but not good either; wish I’d just eaten it raw. Maybe less flour/more liquids would help. First time I’ve ever tried a cookie-in-a-mug recipe, maybe they’re all like this. I’ll try another recipe to find out.
This was a big ball of yuck. Sorry y’all.
friends, i have to warn you, this recipe was ATERRIBLE. I live alone and haven’t left the house since the beginning of lockdown, so given those circumstances i’m a little short on ingredients. but my craving for sweets was driving me a little CUH-RAY-ZZEEE with extra Z’s, so I made some substitutions: fine white terrarium sand for flour; 20W15 motor oil for coconut oil; wood chips from the hamster cage in place of chocolate chips; wasp honey for sugar; and i figured 1 Tbsp of spider eggs could fill in for an egg yolk in a pinch. well, let me tell YOU, it turned out AWFUL. so dry and crumbly, and not sweet at ALL, bitter in fact, and then ON TOP OF THAT i sweated and hallucinated for twenty hours after finishing it as i flushed the toxins out of my system. (of course i finished it, you sillies! i’m not going to waste good spider eggs!.) cannot recommend in good conscience. four stars.
My favorite review ever. Haters gonna hate
Great recipe! I’m not sure why so many people had difficulty with it? I used butter, added a bit of baking soda, vanilla extract and a bit of warm water. It turned out wonderfully.
I was hungry so I made this without any chocochips becasue we didnt have any but it was still delicious 🙂
Also no egg because again, our house is basically out of everything but it still tasted good
Nice but a bit crumbly, would maybe use less flour in future
Don’t make this, it’s disgusting. If the dough tastes like nothing you know the cookie will taste like nothing. I made zero changes to the recipe and it’s a tasteless, dry, gross cookie. It made me feel physically sick after a few bites. Wow.
Unbelievably dry and crumbly. Would make a great bread crumbs recipe it’s so damn dry. Followed the recipe to a T, even added quite a bit of milk because it didn’t look anywhere near a cookie batter. It was actually microwaved for less than a minute so it wouldn’t overcook but no use. Microwaved, it looks ok but i take a scoop and it all breaks apart. Completely tasteless other than the chocolate, It’s really just flour and chocolate. DO NOT make if you want a cookie unless you want to be disappointed, or just want tasteless crumbs.
The finished product is nowhere near this perfect looking cookie. Followed the directions to a T, even added quite a bit of milk since it was so dry i couldn’t even get it off my spoon. Microwaved, it looks fine but i take a scoop and its like melted chocolate+plain flour. Most dry, crumbly cookie recipe I’ve seen.
I followed the recipe to a tee and it turned out terribly. I never even got it out of my cup. Probably the worst thing I’ve eaten, ever.
I used the coconut oil option. It came out perfect. Not crumbly at all.
We just made this and it came out perfect! Thank you!!
Lol yeah this is an absolutely horrible recipe. AVOID
I thought this recipe was lovely! Obviously not as good as an oven-baked cookie, but if I want those cookies I’ll make them. Ive tried mug cookies before and they weren’t good at all. At least this one was enjoyable! I used coconut oil instead of butter, so I think next time I’ll use butter to get that delicious extra flavor! Didnt have any ice cream so I used whipped cream and it was lovely!
I just can’t with these comments. Almost crying with laughter. Oh my goodness, Mel, how do you keep up with this hot mess?
But to the point: Made as written and it worked like a charm. I only wish I had some ice cream! But it’s good solo.
Uhhh, I burned my cookie in my microwave, and kinda started a fire in my house… I don’t know what happened. I turn around for just a second, and boom. There’s smoke coming out of the Microwave, and the smell of burnt popcorn hits me. The fire alarm immediately starts blaring. I pick up the mug and throw it in the sink and turn on the water as fast as possible to not burn my hands, and hell, I even went to my fridge and threw some ice in there as well.
why rate the recipe a 1 star? if yours started burning you probably didn’t use a microwave safe mug. Your fault not the recipe’s…
This is a delicious little snack. Beyond me how commenters change the recipe then complain. Wonderful as long as you follow the recipe and don’t over cook
So… I might have quadrupled it… twice… within an hour… it said no judging stop looking at me like that. I overcooked but it was still the best mug dessert I’ve ever had
So I might have quadrupled the recipe. I overcooked but this is still the best mug cookie/cake I have ever had
Yum! For a quick fix, this recipe does the job! I regularly bake chocolate chip cookies, so I am not unfamiliar with how this dough should go together. Wet, mix, then dry, mix – stick to that and you will be fine. My only changes were adding a small bit of vanilla and using mini m&m’s rather than chocolate chips.
it was really good i had some of it with icecream if anyone knows how many calories are in this thatd be great
This was not good. I’m thinking tasty microwaved baked goods are a pipe dream.
Ok, so I did not have any eggs so I had to use a tbsp of oil then I added a splash of vanilla. Other than that I did the exact same thing. After making it, it LOOKED awesome! Great for pictures if that all you want. I tried it. SUPERR dry! Crumbly and dry. I then added milk over the top. After that it tasted okay. It gave it a cookie dough texture though. All in all, do not try this recipe!
You left out the egg though…how are you going to give two stars to a recipe where you left out an ingredient?
Hi so I made this recipe and it turned out really well! I would recommend some things, it you burnt it try going 30 secs at a time and maybe add some vanilla, maple or almond extract. I also recommend adding a little more than a tablespoon of butter so that it’s not dry or crumbly. It’s not the perfect recipe but with some tweaking it tastes really good!
very bad. it’s so hard and crumbly and i followed it perfectly. I wish i read the comments first.
This is an OK mug cookie but is very crumbly
This recipe was not too good. When it came out, it tasted more like bread than an actual cookie. It was not that tasty and I would not recommend it.
This was a quick and delicious cookie ‘fix’ without having to devour an entire batch recipe. I’m celiac and substituted Cup4Cup gluten free flour. The recipe still turned out great! Thx!
it was good! very filling and sweet, but the consistency was good and there were no complaints from me. obviously not the best cookie ever, but great for a sweet fix. i’m not sure why there are so many negative comments.
Made some changes as I didn’t feel like cracking an egg.
Added 1/2 extra scoop brown sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
Substituted egg for 1TBSB half and half cream
Pinch of baking powder
More of a Chewy caramel like texture- very yummy.
it’s puzzling to me why so many bad reviews on this recipe. Either me or my kids make this little treat at least three or four times a week after dinner. Is it a gourmet, life changing, award winngin dessert? No. But is it a simple, fast, and tasty way to get a sweet fix? yep. We love it. and I’m not exaggerating when I say we’ve made it 40+ times over the years. My theory for why it isn’t working out for some is 1) too much flour. We’ve learned our lesson the hard way on that one (like when my 4-year old helps measure). the flour shouldn’t be packed in, just lightly measure it. And if the dough is still dry and crumbling add a splash of milk. 2) cook it on lower power for your microwave. It should just be soft baked and melty. Not trying to be judgy. But I can’t see how anyone could mess this up. it’s easy and our favorite after dinner treat.
This cookie was very good, I mean as good a chocolate chip cookie could be for being made in a mug. When I made this recipe I doubled all of the ingredients because mug cakes are usually a bit small, and I found it to be really delicious. But I also had to cook it in the microwave for an extra minute. Totally recommend!
it was okay for a cookie in a mug. keep in mind that this was SO filling. after eating the whole cookie i felt like throwing up. also it was VERY sweet. id recommend cutting the recipe in half and trying that before you go in with the big recipe.
i look up mug cake and got this recipe for some reason, i didn’t realize it was a mug cookie not a cake, so at first i thought it didn’t work but then i realized it was for a mug cookie, so i think most of the negative reviews were referring to a mug cake. overall for a mug COOKIE recipe it was pretty good
Wish I would have read comments before. Wasn’t very good and disappointed.
This was a soggy wet mess. How do you remove this from the top searches?
Y’all just need to calm down. This is not the most amazing cookie you’ve ever had in your lifetime. It was created to fill a quick need for a single chocolate chip cookie. I subbed plant milk for the egg along with a smidge of ground flax seed. I also added a tiny splash of water, along with some tiny homemade toffee squares and a few chocolate chips. Yumm! It hit the spot, especially with scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. If you want a real chocolate chip cookie then search for Mels chocolate chip cookie recipes, make the dough, scoop it all out, and freeze it on pans in the freezer. Then you can pull one out whenever you have a craving for that perfect chocolate chip cookie you’re obviously looking for. Problem solved!
I made this and followed the directions to the T. The “cookie” came out pancake like. Except wit tasted like uncocked flower.
Awful. Did not work. Was very disappointed
Wow, I’m just speechless. I attempted this recipe THREE times and each cookie ended up terrible and resulted in a bad stomachache. So thank you everyone that rated this cookie 4/5 stars! You tricked me into believing I would at least get a semi descent cookie that didn’t taste like Play-dough. The texture was both wet and dry, it was like trying to eat drying cement.
I had a great laugh at your comment hahah !! Thank you for that honesty! My daughter and I were about to try it, then we read a few comments, now we will try a different recipe haha! Thanks!!
This recipe was very bad- I tried it twice, this time in 30 second intervals and it does not taste good. I’d recommend using another recipe.
If only I had read the comments before attempting this monstrosity of a cookie.
This ends up more like a mug cake than a mug cookie. I think the sugar:flour ratio is too low—should work better with only 3tbsp flour instead of 1/4 cup, closer to a regular cookie recipe
I’ve tried a lot of mug cookies/ cake recipes and this is by far the absolute best one I’ve tried yet!! Would love to see more recipes you create!
Was more like a cake than a cookie, but it satisfied my craving ♀️
Wow!So yummy.Mmm I was craving something sweet.And the first thing that came to my mind when I tries this was YUMMMMMMMY
🙂
Tried it as written, just added a couple drops of vanilla and it didn’t really work. The dough was crumbly even after mixing the wet alone and slowly adding flour. I put it in my microwave (700 watts) for a minute and a half. It looked completely unchanged so I put it back in full power for another 30. Still nothing, never came together. Thought I’d try it anyway because hey, I love raw cookie dough too and I’m not super picky but it just tasted bland. I used coconut oil because I had it on hand and that was basically all I could taste. It was like coconutty mush coated in chocolate because the chips all melted. I took a few bites and just pitched the rest.
Looking at other comments, maybe using a full egg and a raising agent like baking powder would at least help the consistency. I’d probably try butter next time for the flavor. Maybe a bit more salt too.
Only good thing from this is that it kept me from breaking my diet like I was going to. It’s not worth the calories.
love this recipe! I have made it so many times with great results. If anyone is interested in avoiding the egg yolk you can add about a tablespoon and a half of whole milk instead, works perfectly!
I looked to the comments before I tried this, and my expectations were low but I was desperate for a sweet treat in a jiffy with the things I had on hand.
I would agree that it’s a little more on the cake side. I was ready to make a double batch in one mug but I’m glad I didn’t because she did puff up almost double.
I also would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this with a Lil drop of vanilla and dark chocolate instead, it’s a vibe. My microwave also isn’t as powerful so I went for another 30 seconds and was pleasantly surprised when I touched and it bounced back. Not sure what all the fuss is about in the comments tbh
Not a good cookie in a mug. Terrible flavor.
This looks so good! I really want to try it with Nutella in the middle
Disgusting
This was delicious! Perfect for a late night craving. I suggest using unsalted butter, and adding vanilla! Make sure to let it cool completely before eating it. Awesome recipe!
Not even close to a cookie. Not good. Needs a lifting agent. Also extremely grainy and dry. What a let down.
To be honest this recipe is terrible. First of all the consistency is weird and is more like pancake batter. Second after it’s cooked it’s REALLY dry. Not to mention bland. I even added some vanilla for flavor and not even that helped. In all its more like a cake than a cookie and I don’t suggest making it. Especially since it gave me and my mom a stomach ache.
This recipe was not that good. It was very dry and Very Grainy! I also got a small stomachache after eating it. I do not recommend this recipe if you want a good dessert.
It was so delicious ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
THE RECIPE WAS TERRIBLE! IT WAS SO HARD EVEN AFTER I COOKED IT ONLY FOR A MINUTE. NOT ONLY THAT BUT I HAD STOMACH ACHE AFTER EATING IT.
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE IT
I agree. I had this same problem.
This is actually a really good recipe and it tast good it just smells a bit odd but whatever you know
added a splash of vanilla, and used only brown sugar for more flavor. will use less flour next time! not amazing, but good enough to satisfy the craving
Made this gluten free by adding oat flour instead, came out great! Thanks for the recipe.
It was very dry and bland. I’d recommend putting a splash of vanilla to add more flavor. Overall, it was convenient to make at 3 am without waking my family. I would recommend if you’re in a pinch.
Absolutely terrible recipe
We used a whole quail egg in each batter instead of an egg yolk – worked perfectly !
Thanks for the fantastic recipe ♡
I made this and let me tell you it was delicious! I mixed the suggested ingredients first, then added the flour. I had to add a couple splashes of water from the sink (they probably added up to 1 tablespoon) because the flour made the dough so dry. It turned out fine, and looked just like the picture. I would wait a minute or two before eating, but it looked so good I had to try. It was still steaming when I finished it. 🙂 Also, it is a great size for one to have as a desert after lunch! I think it would be good with ice cream but I had it without and loved it just as much! Thanks, Mel!
Key Notes:
*When adding flour also add water as it needs it
*Great taste, great size for one to enjoy!!!!
This was delicious! It tasted like an oven baked cookie! One thing i would say though is that the cookie got very dry, hard, and bland after a while. Other than that, this cookie was delectable!
I needed a sweet fix before my baby woke up to nurse, which happens…..often, and quickly. Whipped this up and thoroughly enjoyed! I think next time I’ll add a splash of milk as it was a hair dry for my taste, but overall I couldn’t ask for more out of a cookie I whipped up in under 2 minutes.
I love this recipe! Works really well!
To dry and did not rise at all and taste BLAND
Tastes and feels more like a cake but its good
Tastes really good all though it was really hot and I had to wait a long time for it to cool off
Of corse it needs to cool!
Doubled the recipe but added baking soda and baking powder and only used one whole egg. And lots of vanilla
Delicious
Best and easiest mug cake!! Whenever I bake cookies I add some vanilla so I added a splash to this one as well.
That’s a very good idea, to add vanilla. I will try that next time for sure!
It was SUPER DRY!!! Made two of them one came out kind of dry and the second one wasn’t even sticking together.
Found this recipe today and made ONE for me. Well, per usual, my daughter had to have one after tasting mine. I used butterscotch chips since thats all I had on hand. Thanks!
It’s good but next time o recommend only 1 table spoon of chocolate chips it was kind of overpowering I will definitely make again I loved it!
Sure- It tasted eh? It was so so SO dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe EXACTLY and it came out with the texture of sand. I managed to salvage it by crushing it further and eating it like a cereal.
it was okay. too dry and too dense.
I was out of eggs, so I replaced the egg yolk with 1 or 2 tablespoons of cream cheese…amazing!! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Mel, I usually never leave reviews but I had to let you know what I thought. This mug cookie was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and added a splash of vanilla. The texture was perfect. This warm cookie definitely satisfied my craving!
This. Was. Bomb.
Followed the recipe exactly – it was way too sweet. I couldn’t continue beyond the first few bites. I wish I had read the comments before attempting >.<
Added a splash of vanilla, used only one tablespoon of dark chocolate chips, and a tiny sprinkle of coarse sea salt over the top. Magnificent.
I put the egg white in by accident instead of the yolk. It tasted a little different but it was still ok. I couldn’t figure out why the batter was a different texture.
Did not have ice cream, that’s the only bad part of my experience I agree with everyone who said it is dangerously good. Definitely cut sugar to half and add vanilla. Thank you! I’m so happy now (nom nom nom)
It was so good and decadent however it needs to be pared with something vanillay to balance the flavors
Great recipe for a quick dessert! I DID make it the “wrong” way at first, and it was very crumbly 🙁 But once I mixed everything in the right order, it turned out amazing! I will say that I thought 2 TB of sugar was a bit too sweet for myliking, so next time, I will decrease it by half a TB. And I’m wondering if using an artificial sweetener like Splenda will work as well? Overall, a great recipe! Now, I have to go and make more for the rest of the family! ;P
This was the best mug cookie recipe I have found! Like warm gooey cookies. I followed the recipe exactly except because I am at a high altitude added about a 1/2 tsp of water. Perfect! Thanks for the great quick sugar fix.
Just made these tonight because my daughter really wanted one of those hot cookies with ice cream on top, like you get at some restaurants. It fit the craving perfectly. I did add a splash of vanilla, as some had suggested. And did your suggestion of making 2 at a time, so I could use a whole egg. I would definitely make it again.
do not try this recipe it melts and turns to liquid
I tried this recipe last night and the cookie didn’t rise or fully cook at all. I feel like this recipe is missing a leavening agent. I’ll be looking for another one.
I tried it with a friend and it didn’t cook and looked like trash and tasted bad. You could cook the for an hour in a microwave oven and it still won’t cook. They were so dry so we had to add extra things so it would form a cookie dough. Don’t do this recipe!!!!!!
Trying things with my friends that look like trash and taste bad is basically my life story, so, I HEAR YOU Karen. Come to think of it, my sista’ squad and I are just a few steps above raccoons. Only, those cute little trash pandas have smaller circles around their eyes (it’s the kids’ fault, Karen. Why. Won’t. They. Sleep.).
That said, and while I would never want to pour tea on a fellow trash tasting GF, you mentioned that these mug cakes would not cook for you, yet were dry at the same time. If they were dry, may I suggest that perhaps you overcooked them? They should be – I’m loath to say it – moist.
The fact that you hyperbolized cooking them for an hour did raise a red flag. After all, an hour in a microwave is usually too much time for about anything unless you are nuking an entire turkey (shout-out to allrecipes.com for that gem of an idea. Radiation flavored turkey? Um, YES PLZ). Speaking of which, Mel, you should really consider more microwavable recipes. I tried microwaving your popular french bread recipe, and let’s just say, zero stars. I blame you for not foreseeing my folly and advising against it.
Honestly, mug cakes and cookies are a get-what-you-pay-for-scenario. Actively crying and need carbs, like, RN? Mug cookie. Have 30 minutes and any sense of taste/decency? Real cookie. Promised kids cookies that you never ended up making? Mug cookie. Made amazing real cookies that you promised to share with the kids? Still mug cookie. Children don’t appreciate amazing things enough to deserve them.
This was really nice for a quick way to satiate my sweet tooth, thank you for this recipe! Here are some things I did to add a little extra flavor:
– a sprinkle of sea salt subbed for table salt was delicious!
– a dash of vanilla helped bring the all the cookie elements together!
– I always add a dusting of cinnamon to my cookies because it goes well with the chocolate, and it’s nice in this recipe too!
– adding a heaping spoonful (or three) of ice cream as suggested worked so nicely, and it fit comfortably in the mug with the cookie!
Making this delicious treat and sitting in my kitchen while reading the hilarious comments was the best part of my day! Seriously, the best! My sweet tooth is satisfied and I might have spit a little laughing so hard.
I’m going to challenge the ones who are being rude and nasty to maybe consider what went wrong on your end instead of Mel’s. Because obviously, this recipe worked well for the majority of people trying it, including myself. If your cookie didn’t cook or rise, it’s probably your flour. Throw in 1/2 a teaspoon of baking powder and see what happens. Your flour is either not all purpose or self rising, or it’s old. The amount of sweetness is completely just preference, so why rate the recipe so low just because it didn’t suit your taste? Omit half the sugar and go on with your life, Karen. People are so rude, I can’t stand it…
TIA, I think my comment might have posted as a reply to yours for some reason, and I didn’t mean to do that. Sorry!
I love this. Dangerous that it’s so easy to make. Suggestions for the disaffected:
1. Add a splash of vanilla
2. Undercook a bit to keep the gooey vibe
3. Don’t expect an actual cookie. It’s in a mug, for goodness sake. It’s a delicious treat that is chocolate chip cookie flavor.
Soooo good!
So I made this when I had a last minute sweet craving. I undercooked it slightly and added an additional pinch of pink Himalayan salt on the top and 1/2 T of chopped walnuts on top. OH MY… dangerously good
This is great for a quick recipe to satisfy a sugar tooth. Impressed.
it’s not the end of the world if you accidentally add the whole egg. i did it on accident & it made more of a cookie cake. weird but not bad.
The closest recipe that’s texture somewhat resembles an oven baked cookie. Usually you get chocolate chip cakes in stead of cookies with these microwave recipes. The cookie dough is not as sweet which pairs well with the chocolate. It would have been excellent with the vanilla ice cream, but was still delicious with a cold glass of milk.
These people are total scammers this recipe sucks! You should not suggest egg yolks to people!
I agree, Sam. I strongly believe that egg yolks are leading to the downfall of society.
Millions *possibly billions* of egg whites are wasted every year as bakers pursue round yellow fat globules without any regard to the surrounding, mucus-y, albumin that makes an egg whole. These wasted whites could feed millions upon millions of dieters and provide up to 3.7 calories a day per person if put to a better use.
Egg shells are washed mercilessly down garbage disposals, which MANY EGGVOCATES believe has elevated the calcium levels of our reservoirs. Increased water calcification led my sister to grow teeth in her lower intestines. The media does not want you to know about this. But it is happening everywhere.
The yolk is on us if we do not do something NOW to stop bloggers from suggesting egg yolks. We cannot walk on egg shells while bloggers perpetuate these scams. When this story breaks, there will be egg on all their faces. Their defenses are already starting to crack!
If you want to know more, look up my website: People Openly Opposed To Egg Yolks (or “POOTY” for short). You may also know me from my websites: Eating Crystals Proven to Improve Gut Health, and Stop Eggbortion Now.
Thank you for adding common sense to the Internet.
You, my friend, are an amazing human being.
For a mug cake, it wasnt too bad. I added 2 tbsp of nutella and it came out perfect. Mine was not at all cake ish, and still tasted like a cookie.
It didn’t work at all:(
Mine turned out good and I ended up making it a few times and perfecting it. I think the texture is moister and nicer with a splash of milk a bit more butter, and less flour.
Very nice recipe. I recommend adding more chocolate chips and a splash of milk to make it more gooey and soft.
It was extremely dry and crumbly – felt like I was eating flour
Definitely tasted like a chocolate chip pancake, not a chocolate chip cookie.
AWESOME must make recipe when in need for a sweet tooth
My mug cake came out really crumbly and dry. I followed the recipe exactly. Kind of disappointed and wanting to try again. Even though I followed the recipe exactly. Any tips?
I think you should add a bit of water or milk. It came out like that for me as well when I followed the recipe, but you should add least a tablespoon of some liquid and hopefully, it will come out better!
Hi Min Suga, off topic, but do you know BTS?
I stumbled on your comment after Mel’s suggestion to see the comments for this recipe, which I remember making years ago when it first came out.
This cookie came out perfect! It is more of a cakey texture but it’s understandable.
for me it was a bit crumbly, but it tasted really good! if only i had vanilla ice cream :> i also added a splash of vanilla for taste, and i reccomend it! i’m 12 and have no idea how to bake whatsoever but this turned out way better than i expected lmao
Not good at all!
With all the chocolate and ice cream in the world couldn’t save this recipe. There’s no milk, no vanilla extract, or even baking powder/soda! It smells very eggy once you cook it. Not good!
for me it was a bit crumbly, but it tasted really good! if only i had vanilla ice cream :>
Worked just as advertised. It was very sweet, but close enough to a just-cooked chocolate chip cookie. It definitely needs ice cream or whipped cream. And for me it’s two servings, not one. Thanks. (Not sure if my ranking is right because it doesn’t have a number by the bubbles.)
Very bland and had an odd texture almost like an odd dough. Don’t recommend
Good for if you are desperate for a cookie
I’ve made this twice now and it came out perfectly both times! The first time, I ate it plain, today, I added chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Wow! My only complaint is that it’s so easy I have it memorized and I’ll be tempted to make one every night since it’s so quick
I made this with gf flour and the coconut oil. I haven’t had such a good dessert in awhile. I don’t eat baked goods or treats very often since being gf and df, so this was awesome! Thanks.
Oh awesome! Thanks for adding your comment. GF now too and always wonder what is worth switching out and what isn’t.
Not sure what I did wrong, I got more of a thick soup and it… Expanded everywhere? Left a mess but it was good!
I did add a tiny bit of milk, but I don’t think that that’s what caused it?
Uuuhhh, yeah, it was the milk.
2 Tbsp of chocolate chips is a little too much for me but otherwise pretty good
I accidentally put in a whole egg lol
But it still came out tasting good
I’ll think I’ll make this again
This is the only microwave cookie worth eating! Bless you, sweet lady. The one I just tried to eat was a vile, rubbery pancake. Yours is amazing!!
This recipe was SOOO good! I didnt have brown sugar so i added extra butter and extra sugar. I also added milk to the mug after I cooked it. I will be making this again.
This was my first mug “cookie” (or cake, as the case may be). I love to bake, and do it frequently, but don’t always need 2 dozen cookies around. So, I tried this to see if it sinks satisfy a craving, and I was pleasantly surprised. While it’s not a cookie (more like dense cake), the flavor was good, it fixed my sweet tooth, and it was super quick. I did add a bit of vanilla extract to it, and that may have helped the flavor.
Bottom line: while it’s not a chocolate chip cookie (manage your expectations, people), it’s really pretty decent and it’ll do in a pinch. I’d make it again.
This is a mug cake so the expectations are obviously not the best; however, if you make a small batch of cream cheese frosting to pair with this cookie. It is definitely worth having as a midnight snack.
I lied don’t make the frosting, it’s tasty but not worth the extreme diarrhea
Lol.. poor you.
First thing I thought was sounds too sweet. Love cream cheese frosting but the frosting but the chips, I’d just be asking for trouble lol
I don’t know why all the comments are so negative. It’s a mug cake. If you’re expecting it to be a legit baked cookie MAKE COOKIES. Good Lord people. It was fine! I added some vanilla and it definitely helped!
This recipe is such a pos. I made the “cookie” and it was so bad that I threw it away and then I cried. Thank you for wasting my last chocolate chips..
That’s a bit dramatic and harsh…
That time of the month?
Unnecessary…….
It was okay. It did the job, satisfied my craving. Not great though and next time I’ll just make regular cookies.
I’ve been cooking for 6 years and I’ve never tasted a cookie that taste this god awful. The texture is cake like. The actual taste it’s self doesn’t taste like a cookie. I don’t think I’ll make it again.
I loved this recipe. It was totally all I needed for my craving and I actually liked the consistency a lot. Thank you!
I will say this is very good but I do recommend adding like 1/8 tsp of vanilla extract!
Do you need the egg?
Listen, this isn’t a cookie. It’s a mug cake. Don’t start off expecting you’re going to get a cookie in the end. Do I think the author should have used a work other than cookie? Yes. Do I think it’s a big deal that it doesn’t have a cookie crunch? No. I used a splash of milk instead of egg. I find egg makes the texture chewier than I like. I also added a splash of vanilla. However, for a mug cake, I don’t think it turned out too bad. I opted to cook my cake a little more so it would dry out a little inside. It turned out tasting slightly more “cookieish” to me. Overall, the flavor isn’t bad and the texture wasn’t super duper chewy.
i have no idea how to bake and this still turned out amazing, thank you!
This is so good! I added whipped cream on top. This was exactly what I needed tonight, thanks!
Followed the recipe exactly and it came out very dry and grainy. I don’t know it is because of my mom microwave or something like that.
I also added whipped cream. It turned a bad day right around. Now, I just need to keep these ingredients out of my house to resist the temptation to eat it all the time.
This was so, so good and turned out exactly as pictured!
It was great people are being really wack in this review section. Like what were they expecting a mug cookie to be. It’s not going to be some gourmet meal but it’s fine.
I made this recipe for myself. So good!!! I added 1/8 tsp vanilla extract before microwaving it. This was awesome, and it tasted like one of my family’s homemade cookies straight out of the oven. Will be making again, for me and my family!
Mine kinda turned out more like cake than cookie texture.
I’ve tried several mug cakes and cookies and always been disappointed…..NOT THIS TIME! It was so fast and so good. Just the thing to satisfy a craving. As many reviewers said it’s obviously not a baked cookie, microwaved foods are different than oven baked. Adjust your expectations and it’s delish! The only thing I might add is a dash of vanilla next time.
This was delicious and dangerously TOO EASY! I did modify a little with dark and white chocolate chips and a few drops of vanilla. I don’t want (or need) this to become a habit. 🙂
I made this because I was craving a cookie and this definitely satisfied my hunger. My only complaint was that I added less flour than the recipe called for and it was still a little to crumbly for me. Other than that, its a delicious snack that will satisfy your hunger 🙂
Made this twice this week – which is why I can’t make a whole batch of cookies, no self control! I added a tiny drop of vanilla the second time and it was perfect. This will be my go-to now! Quick, easy, and delicious. My husband said it reminded him of a brownie texture with a chocolate chip taste
I almost burnt my house down. But I’m severely upset with myself that I couldn’t even do this. Thanks for the recipe though it’s probably great.
Wonderful for sweet tooth cravings! Will make again
I’m pregnant and had a chocolate chip cookie craving- but who has time to actually bake when you’re exhausted? This recipe did the trick! I added extra chocolate chips (because why not?) and added an additional 30 seconds at 80% power on my microwave. Thanks for sharing! Would make again
Love this and I make it all the time! However, I have such a sweet tooth and want to double it would I put it in the microwave twice as long or how would that work?
Thanks for my fav mug cookie!
Do you have a mug big enough for doubling? If so, I’d probably keep the time the same at first to see and then maybe add 10 second increments if needed.
Tried it…. I think I’ll just eat a handful of chocolate chips next time.
Mine was way to chocolate-y too it was good but if I do decide to make it again I’m only adding 1 TBL of chocolate chips
This was perfect for a quick sweet tooth fix! Will definitely make it again! I put chocolate and toffee mini chips in it with a drizzle of Carmel sauce on top….yum!
I love making this cookie a whole lot, its super quick and easy and I love it a lot. Its super delicious, thanks for sharing it ❤
Wow these comments are giving me a junior high flashback, ha. First time I’ve ever made a mug cake or cookie so I have nothing to compare it to and it was pretty darn good. I used a basic ol mug, and followed the recipe exactly even the steps she posted. My hubby loved it and I thought it tasted pretty darn good. I only added two chocolate chips, because I don’t like chocolate, ha ha. So rich I only had three bites and then I shared the rest with my hungry mini savages, aka my children, who also enjoyed it. I bake every week this was a solid 8/10.
I chose this recipe because I am out of vanilla extract and it didn’t use any! I also used chocolate chunks which are quite a bit bigger than chips, so I think I will use just a few less next time. My first time making it was a little bit dry, I’ll try cooking for less time when I make it again. But a wonderful and quick cookie fix!
I shall make this tomorrow for Mr Boopie. You are such a genius. Thank you in advance for this wonderful recipe., not a doubt in my mind…take care!
Thanks for the recipe! I don’t think it’s my favorite, but I was feeling snackish and this fit the bill nicely.
So we made this last night, cause there never has been a Mel fail. It was exactly as advertised – a quick, delicious treat for a sweet tooth, best eaten while hot and NOT to be overcooked. It was delicious with vanilla ice cream. It wasn’t as wonderful as a baked cookie, but it also only took me 2 mins total and on dish to wash! It was a score in our books.
Thanks for the review, Rebecca! 🙂
To all the naysayers: this sweet little gem is microwaved, not baked- a completely different cooking method than is used to bake traditional cookies. Baking is a science. Tweak things, and you can expect the result to be different. Mug “cookies” are great for satisfying a craving, but if you want a COOKIE cookie, you have to bake, not microwave. 🙂
Just made this and devoured it! I don’t understand the negative comments. Followed the recipe and loved the results! This could be a nightly ritual! Thanks for sharing!
I really liked it 🙂
Yum! I made it GLUTEN free with almond flour. Also used coconut sugar (needed a bit more than the recipe called for). So so good!!!
I added a splash of vanilla almond milk to this just because the batter seemed a little thick. The texture was really interesting! Not so much cookie-like (because of the microwave), but similar to the texture of a fudgy brownie or cake. It definitely hit the spot for the sweet craving I had tonight.
This came out like a muffin. Not good at all unless you are looking for a muffin consistency.
added 3 tbsp instead of 4 tbsp of flour and it came out just perfect!
Definitely wasn’t the best recipe in the world. It was sweet and just doughy enough to pass as a real cookie. But I would recommend using egg whites instead of the yolk. This removes that egg taste that this recipe gives. A little less flour also helps as well. However, if you follow the recipe step by step, it isn’t all that great.
Satisfied my craving for something sweet. I added a tablespoon of walnuts. Put it in for two monutes, I think one and a half would have been perfect. Sadly out of vanilla ice cream!
Delish! Thank you so much…it didn’t taste like a real cookie but it came close
Came out granular and dry. Might be my microwave settings but wouldn’t make again.
Not a good recipe. Very floury with an very eggy taste. I make mug cakes ALL the time, it’s a great way to get a fast something and avoid eating a whole pan… was looking for a chocolate chip cookie recipe, I’ll definitely be continuing to look. Yuck!
I have tried a handful of these recipes over the last 5 years without finding one that was really perfect. This one is now the top of the list. Cooked perfectly and was the perfect balance of ingredients.
This is so good, better than the other recipe I tried. I added vanilla and adjusted the cook time a bit.
Terrible. Tasted like flour; more like a bland version of a chocolate chip cookie. Even following the recipe… I’m not sure what I could have done differently. Won’t be making this again.
I made this and couldn’t even eat it. Once I took it out of the microwave, it was like when you make a mold of something. The cookie itself was like the soft, firm bits you pull off of the actual cast piece. It was disgusting. I took one bite and threw it away.
Sounds wonderful and will be trying! Do you have a similar recipe for peanut butter or sugar mug cookies?
I don’t – sorry!
Missing vanilla
Pretty good, It’s missing something, but as a baker, I wasn’t expecting the “real” thing lol. Texture was fine, I actually added a bit more flour because it looked too runny at first ( whole egg). It came out nicely, just gotta figure out that missing taste. Probably one of the baking powders/sodas that give it that little bump of saltiness, even with the salt. Long story short, it filled the craving for something warm, kind of gooey and having chocolate chips lol.
For a mug recipe this was delicious.
Very good! Could have been my mistake but it seemed a little crumbly. Regardless, the flavor totally made up for any textural thing. The only thing I added was a few finely chopped walnuts.,
I made this for my 8 year old daughter that was craving homemade cookies. I let her pick the rating. Her only con is that it is “cakey”, which I feel is to be expected with a mug-variety recipe. In hindsight, I wish I added a smidge of vanilla as others did. All smiles here. Give it a try!
Super tasty! Thanks for this!
This was hands down the best mug cookie I have ever made. It was done in under 3:00, and almost no mess at all! (Despite me being the messiest cook alive…) I added a little bit of vanilla to it as well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is fed up with the gross mug cake/cookies of the world. I would give this recipe 100 stars if I could! 100%!
Bad flavor and bad texture. Still looking for a decent mug recipe.
The Comfort of Cooking actually has a pretty good recipe; just as easy (includes vanilla!) and IMO, tastes like a real chocolate chip cookie.
Horrible flavor and texture. Took one bite and spit it out.
For being so quick and easy it’s definitely at least 4 stars. Texture and cake part is a little weird but with the chocolate chips and ice cream it still tastes like a kazookie in the end. Definitely recommend for that late night craving.
YUM-MYYYYYY!!
A rare snow day here in CO (I know… the rest of the country suffers & we’ve been in the 50s & snowless.)
I had a sweet tooth that wouldn’t quit & I refused to drive.
I had minimal ingredients & wanted it to be painless, quick & easy.
This is the motherload.
Delish & it literally took 3 minutes start to finish.
I’ll admit I was skeptical but this really is a winner.
Mine was not dry & tasted just like a toll house cookie.
Gooey goodness!
*I added a dash of vanilla & split 1 beaten egg instead of using just a yolk.
So good, so quick and so easy!!! I just wanted a little something sweet, and this was perfect.
So quick & easy! I subbed the butter for coconut oil & it was delicious!!
Made this recipe tonight for my husband. Made exactly as stated in the recipe (except there might have been a few extra chocolate chips) and my husband loved it. It wasn’t dry or crumbly at all, will definitely be a go to!
The cookie came out super hot and burnt the roof my finacees mouth really bad causing a blister.
Anything cooked in a microwave should sit for a minute or so before consuming. And it’s pretty standard to use caution when eating ANYTHING that’s obviously hot.
You should probably stick to Chips Ahoy.
no shit! it’s gonna be hot when you take it out
Did you seriously give a bad review, because your fiancee didn’t know when something is COOKED in a microwave, it will be hot? Have you ever heard of the Darwin Awards? Wow, just wow.
It’s rude to give bad reviews on a recipe because of your own stupidity.
i used coconut oil and it came out great
This is dangerous! I always have these ingredients in the house, and this was delicious! Simple and easy, made it too many times over this long weekend…..
Pretty gross, but not the worst. Didn’t even taste like a cookie. Followed the recipe exactly. Could only handle like 2 bites of it before I had to throw it away
Followed the recipe exactly and honestly, it was way too dry. Not inedible but definitely not the best mug cookie I’ve had.
If you add a splash of vanilla, about 1 tsp, it makes all the difference!
Amazing every time! One of our go-to quick desserts!
good
So delicious and easy!
This was horrible
yumm! i used gluten free flour but it still turned out pretty delicious:)
was a bit crumbly though…
Mine works perfectly every time! Great recipe and still works if you double it and leave for 2 minutes!
This mug cake came out great!
I used Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free flour mix in place of AP flour and used a whole egg.
It was delicious!
I’ve been craving chocolate chip cookies but have been trying to lose weight. I thought this sounded perfect for a craving without having a whole batch of cookies sitting at the house. I’m glad I ran the nutrition on it before I made it. One mug is a whopping 525 calories. I don’t want to be a downer but for those trying to watch their weight this is exceptionally high in calories. I was bummed because it looked delicious.
Um, no offense, but why are you rating a recipe if you haven’t actually made it? If a recipe is high in calories, just skip it. I personally luv this mug cookie. I split it with my hubs and it’s about 225 calories each (my calorie counter on my app says the full recipe is 450 calories). Still a splurge, but well worthit.
I’m confused… did you actually make it and it wasn’t worth the calories? Or are you rating it poorly because you didn’t end up making it??
You’re seriously poorly rating a recipe based solely on calories? It’s your fault you’re fat. Maybe you should be exercising instead of sitting around looking for cookie recipes, you rude ignorant pig.
Woah, perhaps a one star rating was a little harsh but rude ignorant pig? That’s waaaayyyy harsher. She’s trying to watch her calorie intake. Nothing wrong with that.
Oh my, this was so delicious. Came out perfect. I ended up nuking it for 15 extra seconds and it was fabulous!
So happy you liked this, Annie!
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! I’ve tried numerous recipes and they just tasted ‘eggie’. This tastes just like a chocolate chip cookie with ice cream You just made my closet snacking so much easier (2 small toddlers. Don’t judge.)
It was really good! I just had to add a little bit of milk (2%). Also next time I think I would mix it in a bigger bowl and then pour it into a mug, just to get all the clumps out.
Has anyone tried mayonnaise to sub for the egg and butter? I has occurred to me that it might just work to simplify things and cover both ingredients.
OMG! I wish I haven’t read this post! Just made this TWICE in the middle of the night. Awesome! Now I’m gonna do something that I hate when people do- talk how I’ve changed the recipe, but may be this will help the others… The first “batch” looked a bit dry, so I added 2 tablespoons of milk. Turned out perfect! For the second batch I’ve put like half teaspoon of baking powder to make it fluffier and didn’t add milk. For my taste it was even better. My personal lifehack for mug cakes – don’t use the mug, use a wider, less deep dish. I use a small bowl. It helps the dough to bake evenly .
Anyway, thanks, Mel, the recipe is amazing!
Of course, use a dish! Brilliant. Game changer.
This was delicious! I didn’t have any chocolate chips so I dotted the batter with nutella and it was amazing. Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
I’ve been saving this little gem for a cloudy day and I just gave it a whirl. I doubled the recipe, used 2 small ramekins, mini chocolate chips and added 1/4 tsp. of baking powder per ramekin. All went well! Thanks, Mel.
Add a tiny bit of vanilla and a tad bit of salt (more granular the better). Then put a little milk in it.
This was really gross. I made it how you suggested (mixing wet ingredients before adding flour) and even added milk and it was super crumbly and dry. Didn’t even taste like a cookie. Not sure if I’d attempt this again but might considering the amount of good reviews in the comments..
I made this using 2 tbsp of cocoa powder and 2 tbsp of sugar instead of chocolate chip cookies, and then added a bit of milk (didn’t measure how much, just tried it because it seemed too dry) and it turned out to be an amazing brownie!
I made this and found it to be heavy and dense, not good at all. I would not make it again. I thought a cookie made in the microwave would not be good but I thought I would try it and see. It was awful, a waste of ingredients.
So I just tried this and made it gluten free. Not bad. It is a bit cake(ier) than I would call a cookie but def something I’ll add to my go tos
I am eating this right now and I wanted to thank you. My husband is on a diet and I’ve had a rough few days, I needed a treat I could make for one person and this turned out fantastic! Thank you !
Wow. This is actually really good! And I am very picky about my chocolate chip cookies! Prefect nap time treat for myself 🙂
This was awesome! I made sure to lightly measure the flour to avoid the crumbly problems and it was perfect.
i put the batter in an ice cream cone before cooking
Could you bake this in the oven instead of microwave?
I’m not sure, I haven’t tried it that way.
wow this tastes horrible I’ll buy cookies instead of wasting my time
Maybe you made it wrong mine was delicous
I made this tonight and while it didn’t resemble the picture at all, it tasted amazing! It’s the perfect thing to hit your sweet spot! I mixed the wet ingredients first, then added the flour, but it was still pretty dry and crumbly. I went with it though and it tasted just like you’d expect, I’ll definitely make this again. I wonder, would just using the whole egg cause problems? It could use a little more moisture I think.
You could try a tablespoon of milk if it is too crumbly.
Tried this tonight. Followed to a t, tasted like crap! No flavor at all 🙁 way to waste my carbs
I substituted the egg for 1/2 tbs of vanilla and 1/2 tbs of unsweetened apple sauce then added just a dash of baking powder as I am allergic to eggs this is by far the best cookie dough turned cookie I’ve had!
I used the whole egg and it was fabulous! I didn’t have any ice cream but I did have some cream. Even without the cream it would have been fine. This is no where near as dry as some of the others I’ve tried. And I’ve tried a lot of them!
Love this recipe. Thank you.
I substituted 1/8 c of cornstarch for the flour for a gluten free option (and used half of a whole whisked egg) Light and spongy! But chips sank to the bottom.
I made this for my kids this morning. I also used 1whole egg and split it between the 2 mugs. The kids loved these!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!! Happy mom and kids!
Just wanted to pop in and say that I tried the recipe again, mixing the wet ingredients first, and it came out perfect!
I just wanted to add that I used a whole egg (sheer laziness), and mine was way more like a cake than a cookie. I also may have over mixed and over cooked, but the egg might be the real culprit. It was easy enough that I’ll probably try it again, though. 🙂
So, so good! I had my doubts but it turned out great. Followed the mixing instructions exactly and used coconut oil. My microwave is 1100 watts, so I did only 45-50 seconds and it was perfect!! Thanks for another winning mug recipe!
You are definitely the queen of microwave mug recipes!! They always come out perfectly, unlike a lot of mug recipes out there. I can’t wait to try this! Pinned 🙂
So I have to share. . .we have made these a few times since you posted the recipe. Last night, my younger son (13) and I came home from a late practice to see mugs lined up on the counter – my older son (15) had mixed them up but not yet microwaved them. My older son and I cooked ours and ate them right away, but my younger son said he wasn’t hungry and put his in the fridge. Today in his school lunch. . .taco pie, cashews, and his mug cookie (he has a microwave at school). He will DEFINITELY be the envy of the lunchroom!!!
These were yummy. Not quite like the real thing…but a fun treat nonetheless and we’ll do it again. We mixed the ingredients in one bowl (mixing wet ingredients first) since we were doing two and then divided them between two mugs. I was surprised at how big one portion was. Thanks for the recipe. Love your site!
Oh my! I’ve heard of a cake in a mug, but a cookie? Now we’re talking!!!
We were looking for a little something sweet after lunch today and made one of these to share a spoon or two each. It was excellent, and so much fun to make. I had no trouble with it being crumbly, but did mix everything separately as suggested, until it was combined like cookie batter. We didn’t have ice cream, but enjoyed it just plain. Delicious!
Oh my goodness–I found this recipe a few minutes ago and decided to try it. I just finished eating the cookie and wow! was it good. I topped it, still warm, with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. I used a whole egg, whisked the egg and divided it–about 2 Tbsp. to each half. Will save the rest of the egg for another cookie tomorrow. I also mixed the cookie in a bowl and poured it in the mug. Thanks for a terrific recipe.
I made this but used gluten-free flour. I have now had it three times in 12 hours. I think I need an intervention.
Hahaha I love your honesty!
Oh! That so hit the spot. First time recipe maker from your site and could not be more pleased.
I had no choc chips, but i did have a box of roses in the pantry, grabbed a couple from the box and cut them up. Was just as awesome. 🙂
Thank you!
Oh, my! Heavenly and dangerous…
These are my favorite microwave treat to date! Dangerous! My kids loved making their own and enjoying with icecream…thanks so much!
I’m so glad I came back to check the comments (and the new note up top)! My first try was crumbly and just ok. Subsequent tries were both fantastic with the wet/dry mixing suggestions. Thanks!!! I think…. 😉
These look awesome. My kids are planning on the funfetti ones this weekend. 🙂
Mel,
I was going to ask you if I could just use a whole egg so i don’t have to throw out an an egg white, and then I notcied you suggested to Tiffany to try a whole egg. Is there a reason that this recipe calls for only the egg yolk? Thanks Mel! I’m trying this tomorrow:)
It calls for an egg yolk mostly because a whole egg would be too much for one mug cake.
Fun! My fiance tried making it last night, and it was a crumbly mess like others have mentioned. BUT I gave it a shot again tonight, and it was much better! The key was mixing the wet ingredients first (butter, egg, white & brown sugar), then adding the dry ingredients (salt & flour). Made a huge difference!
I tried this twice and it was a crumbly mess that looked very unappetizing. My family and I are very disappointed since this looked (and smelled) so good.
This is one of those recipes I should never never never know about. In sixty seconds I can succumb to a SWEET ATTACK. What a cool recipe!
Made this for me last night. Asked my husband if he wanted one and he said no. When I topped with Ice cream and chocolate syrup he came over and said where is mine? Silly man. Made his and he said “Where has this been all of my life?” Loved it.
Wow! Yum! I saw this recipe this morning and had to try it right away, for breakfast none the less…. The first time I melted coconut oil and mixed in the sugars and salt and then dumped in all the flour and then egg yolk. It turned out dry like some of you others have said, but I heated it anyway and it didn’t work. Still tasted yummy tho so I decided to try again using a little milk if needed. This time I melted butter, mixed in the sugars, egg yolk, and then mixed in the flour a little bit at a time. It was a totally different story, looking more like cookie dough should. Heated it and it was perfect. I DIDN’T use the milk. And I even forgot the salt…. Really it probably isn’t a good thing I found this recipe… Now I’ll likely want one about daily. So much for the ‘not wanting to make a whole batch of cookies cause I’ll want to eat too many’ thing…
Thanks for posting Janelle! I was wondering why ours were so dry. I thought maybe the butter got cold while we were adding the dry ingredients. I’m trying it your way next time!
Thanks for the tips on mixing, Janelle! Sounds like that will be super helpful for those that are having it turn out dry.
I was using a large egg. I did think that the next time I tried to make it, I would mix all the wet ingredients first and then add the flour gradually, just like you do for normal cookies! I’ll give that a try and let you know the verdict. Thanks for all the tips everyone!
Hi Mel! I tried to make this last night since I happned to have all the ingredients, and I happned to have a cookie craving! But it just didn’t turn out. My mixture was so incredibly dry. Is it supposed to be like that? I tried microwaving it anyway and it was just a dry, sandy mess, and didn’t look anything like yours. Any suggestions? Did I do something wrong? I kept checking the recipe to see if I missed an ingredient or something to give it more moisture, but I didn’t. The funny thing is that I have another cookie recipe that uses just egg yolks and it never turns out for me either. It’s always way too dry as well.
Me too! My batter didn’t look “wet” enough but I microwaved it anyway hoping it would come together. It didn’t… I’m thinking maybe I didn’t use enough Coconut oil.
Sorry it didn’t work out Tiffiny! The mixture definitely shouldn’t be dry and sandy. What size eggs are you using? If you dare try it again, maybe use a whole egg and see how that goes or even a tablespoon of milk.
Tried it again using the wet/dry tip and it worked! Thanks 🙂
I totally agree – I need more balance in my life than to go cold-turkey on all treats in the new year, but a whole batch of cookies is dangerous. I’ve never had a really good mug cake, but this cookie looks absolutely amazing! I’ll definitely be trying this – thanks for the recipe, Mel!
Have printed it out to give it a whirl. Sounds like the perfect antidote for these cold winter days!
I love this! Sometimes you just need a warm cookie, RIGHT NOW. 🙂
I think this was the first time I tried a recipe the same day you posted it and it did not disappoint! This was the perfect dessert for hubby and I tonight! No leftovers, so it didn’t mess up our diet. Thanks for another great recipe!
Yum! There is nothing I love more than a chocolate chip cookie so I will definitely try this! I love that they are easily made dairy free with coconut oil and high quality semi sweet chocolate chips! (My son has a dairy allergy.)
Oh this is just the thing for when those yens strike. I could even bring a covered mug to work and microwave when said yen hits!
Not that I’m addicted to cookies or anything….
But, this would be perfect to make at the same time with the Ginger Crinkles you have posted. They use egg whites.
Make a healthy cookie and then reward yourself!
Oh no, this might be bad to know. That I can have a single serving chocolate chip cookie in a couple minutes is probably not information I should have! I didn’t know there was such a thing as mug cookies – how awesome is that! Looks amazing!
This was pretty nasty, wouldn’t recommend 🙁
This was actually the best microwave mug dessert I have tried…and I have tried a lot. OK maybe it’s tied with the mug cheesecake I had lol. I would retry this something must’ve went wrong for you. Make sure your butter didn’t get too hot or boil . Take it out whIle there are still soft solid pieces and stir to complete the melting process. Also try only cooking for 30 seconds,taking out and siting for one minute and then microwaving for about her 15. Delicious! Mine was an exact repliCA of a chocolate chip cookie straight oUT of the oven!
Ok. Realized I was using bread flour. Attempt #3 turned out perfect with all-purpose. Eek!
I tried both versions (coconut & butter) and neither turned out for me. I’m blaming my microwave and considering it a blessing — this could’ve been bad.
Thank you! I have been NEEDING a cookie but I know if I make a batch my self control will head to the islands on vacation. I have had some bad mug food and just ended up avoiding the recipes but everything of yours I have made has been awesome! This will be a great little treat this week (because eating healthy all week deserves some reward!)
I have tried different versions of this in the past, and this is the first time it has turned out! I think the minute at 80% power was the trick. Thanks!
Hi Mel, so glad you liked the recipe.
Yummmm…just had this with my lunch today and it was perfect! I like this idea so much to indulge in once in a while. The minute you tell me I can’t have something I crave it….so this is just perfect to enjoy and then not have the rest of the batch “calling me” to keep eating! LOL Thanks so much, Mel, for posting such varied wonderful recipes. You really make a difference in quite a lot of people’s kitchens and their lives as well…I can tell from all of the wonderful comments I read here. I look forward to your blog posts each week. Best to you and your loved ones in 2015!
Thank you, Gail! So happy you tried this recipe so quickly and that it helped with the small craving!
Just got your email with this recipe and had to immediately try it. I used the coconut oil and a 6 oz glass ramekin. I loved it. I put a little chocolate ice cream on top. The warm delicious cookie with cold ice cream on top was perfect. Your recipes always turn out great, love your blog and thanks for sharing:):)
Love that you tried this so fast, Robyn, and now you have me running to the kitchen to make it with some chocolate ice cream on top. Yum!
Wow, this is clearly going to be the highlight of this really boring, dark and cold wednesday. The swedish winter needs to be brightend up at almost any cost…
I kind of love it that you posted this today. It’s my birthday, and I just wrote a post on my blog with 30 things about me. #1 on the list? That a chocolate chip cookie is my dessert of choice. So to be able to make one in 60 seconds? In the microwave? Basically a dream come true! 🙂 Thank you!
Happy birthday, Amy!
Bless you! I’m always craving chocolate chip cookies but just don’t often have the time (or energy) to make a pan. Problem solved! Can’t wait to try this.
Could this be doubled, but beat 1 whole egg outside the mugs and split it between the two, rather than 1 yolk in each mug? Or would the egg white ruin it? Trying to reduce waste 🙂
Funny timing, Laura! I was just hopping online to add a note to the recipe that if making two, I’d use a whole egg, whisk it up, then split the egg mixture in half for each mug. I’m guessing it’s about a tablespoon, or thereabouts, of egg per recipe.
I am on a healthy kick, but I do have one sugar day a week and this is going to be my sugar! Thank you so much!
Was surprised at how good the funfetti one was…who knew a mug cake could taste so good? Can’t wait to try this one…I know it’s going to be yummy!
Oh, Mel, you can’t know how much I appreciate this. This kids are grown and gone, so its just my diabetic old hubs and I, and I don’t bake anymore because I can’t eat it all myself and he can’t have any of it. All my neighbors are diabetic, too, and I could only share with a couple of friends at best. I get so hungry for an occasional sweet. I got in the car and drove to Wal-Mart a few nights ago just to buy a Snickers. Your mug recipes are going to make my year! If I could just have a cookie once in a while I would be so much happier. Being denied things you love due to allergies or illness is one thing, but to be denied things because someone else is just isn’t fair. Can you see the tears of gratitude in my eyes? Now I’m going to go get that Nutella mug recipe. Thank you, thank you so, so much.
I love this, Mel! We had snow yesterday and have bitter cold temps and wind today. I’m going to make this for my daughter (and me) today!
I’m excited to try this! Anyone have any experience using a whole egg instead of just they yolk? Does it get eggy or super weird? Thanks!
I actually found the yolk wasn’t enough so I ended up using the while egg. It’s perfect!
Thanks!!! 🙂
I followed to the “t” using the whole egg and splitting it between two mugs as suggested. We did NOT like it. It was too quiche like in consistency. I have not tried the yolk only version to be able to compare it.
I wonder what would happen if I taught my guys to make these. Nah….I still need them to eat other stuff too.
These look yummy!
Would you be able to make a bunch of these and freeze them for when you want to microwave them? If so how long do you think you would need to cook them?
You’d definitely have to experiment, Sara – I haven’t tried that. Good luck!
It takes two minutes to make :p
Well now, Thank you!
I LOVED THIS
Bless you! My diet has been way too angelic this week, and I need a little somethin-somethin to prevent me from making a big recipe for something devilish.
I love your nutella one. Will add this to my ‘to-do’ list today. It will be perfect since it is freezing here and I am not leaving the house! Thanks!
I tried making this, and it ended up like warm cookie dough, since you warm it up in the microwave.
i actually made the funfetti version yesterday and added chocolate chips thinking, “man i wish i had a chocolate chip cookie.” thanks for posting. 🙂