Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie + Video
This microwave chocolate chip cookie is the perfect dessert for one! It cooks in only 40-60 seconds for a super quick, sugar fix.
Love individual desserts? Try these Mug Brownies, Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake, Apple Crisp for One, or Single Serve Eggless Edible Cookie Dough.
One of my new year’s resolutions is to use my time wisely to share the recipes that I’ve been dying to share with you. And I think I’ve had this microwave chocolate chip cookie recipe on the back burner for at least a year, if not longer. Terrible I know!
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I tweaked the recipe to how I like it, wrote it down, and then the handwritten recipe kept getting hidden in the back of my desk drawer. I finally pulled it out and made it again just so I could share it with you guys.
The ingredients for this microwave chocolate chip cookie are basically the same as a regular batch of cookie dough, with the exception of baking soda. The egg yolk does all the leavening (rising) that this single cookie needs in the microwave.
You literally mix it up in a ramekin or mug, and microwave it until the desired doneness. I have found that a flat ramekin cooks more evenly than a mug does. Just FYI.
Just think of all those times that you want to have a dessert, but you don’t dare make a whole batch of cookies because you’d eat more than your fair share and regret it afterwards. That always makes me emotional, and I eat my feelings, which means I would down more cookies. This satisfies that sweet tooth, but with forced portion control. You’re welcome!
DISCLAIMER: I am not claiming that this recipe is healthy by any means. It is still a dessert. If you’re worried about the calories, share it with someone else. 🙂
Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- ⅛ tsp vanilla
- 1 large egg yolk, (do not use egg white)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon & level)
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the butter, sugars, vanilla and egg yolk to a microwave safe dish like a ramekin or mug. (A flat 4-inch/8oz ramekin will bake more evenly than a mug, just FYI.) Mix well.
- Add the flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Mix and flatten the top evenly. Top with extra chocolate chips, if desired.
- Cook in the microwave for 40 to 60 seconds until just set. Time will vary depending on the dish used and power of the microwave. Enjoy warm!
Video
Notes
- 1 Tbsp (14 g) butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- ⅛ tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp milk (preferably whole milk)
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp salt (don’t skip!)
- 2 Tbsp chocolate chips
- Add the butter, sugars, vanilla and milk to a microwave safe dish like a ramekin or mug. (A flat 4-inch/8oz ramekin will bake more evenly than a mug, just FYI.) Mix really well to help dissolve the sugars.
- Add the flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Stir well.
- Cook in the microwave for about 40-45 seconds. Time will vary depending on the dish used and power of the microwave. Enjoy warm!
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UPDATED 1/28/17: I have had so many requests for an eggless version. I tested this recipe 4x and I have included the version I’m happiest with in the notes. The texture is not going to be the same as the egg version, but it still tastes like a chocolate chip cookie. Enjoy!
I tried this and due to an egg allergy I put 1/8 cup of applesauce in place of the egg. It turned out pretty good!!!
Hi Sabrina! Thank you so much for your comment! I’m going to try it that way too!
Is it possible without the egg???
Hi Vickie,
I worked on making an eggless version of this recipe today. It’s definitely not as good as with the egg, but I’ve got a version I’m happy with. I’ll be updating the post with an extra recipe card in the next day or two.
What size is the ramekin? I looked on Amazon and they are many different sizes?
3 1/2 – 4 inches works great.
What size in ounces is the ramekin?
I believe it’s 8oz.
Self rising or all purpose flour?? Light or dark btown sugar??
Everything is in the recipe card. If you are on mobile, you need to hit the purple “read more” button and scroll down. It’s all-purpose flour and either brown sugar will work.
We made this tonight! So good. We added a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a little chocolate drizzle like a pazooki from BJ’S.
I’m so glad you liked it Donna! Great idea with the ice cream and chocolate drizzle!
Hi. Just tried this and it’s awesome!! Do u know how to make others? Like Chocolate chocolate chip or oatmeal?
Hi Jul! I haven’t tried any other variations. If you want chocolate chocolate chip, you could try 1 Tbsp of cocoa powder and 1 Tbsp of milk mixed in. I haven’t tried it, but it’s worth a shot. Play around with it, and let me know how it goes!
Why do you only use the yok of the egg & not the whole egg?
Hi Tina, the yolk provides richness and fat to keep the cookie moist. The egg white would probably effect the texture some. You could try the whole egg if you want though.
What are the calories for this?
MyFitnessPal calculates it as 467 calories.
What are the measurements?
The measurements are near the bottom of the post in a recipe card that you can print if you’d like.
Where I can’t find it
If you are on mobile, you need to click the purple “Read More” button and scroll down to the recipe card.
I can’t wait to try this!