Easy Cookie in a Mug Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and reduces saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chopped chocolate

Dark chocolate chips offer health benefits and rich flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Grab an eight ounce mug.

Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the mug and melt it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until almost all melted, not boiling hot.

Add 4 teaspoons of light brown sugar to the melted butter (which is 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon).

Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to the mug.

Add a drop of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Grab a fork and stir everything together to make a paste.

Add 1 egg yolk to the mixture and stir it in.

Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and stir until combined, leaving a few streaks of flour.

Add 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips and stir until no flour streaks remain.

Sprinkle a couple of chocolate chips on top for good measure.

Microwave the mug on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute until puffed and the center looks dry, checking every 10 seconds if needed.

Let the mug cookie cool for a minute or two before enjoying.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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