Quick Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (Video)

This microwave chocolate chip cookie is a perfect single-serving dessert that’s ready in 40–60 seconds — an ideal quick sugar fix.

Prefer single-serve treats? Try Mug Brownies, Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake, Apple Crisp for One, or Single Serve Eggless Edible Cookie Dough.

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to share recipes I’ve been holding onto — and this microwave chocolate chip cookie is one I finally decided to publish. I tested and adjusted it to get the texture and flavor I like, then wrote it down and, admittedly, let the note sit in a drawer for too long. I dug it out and made it again so I could share the final version with you.

The ingredients are essentially the same as a traditional cookie dough, except this single-serve version doesn’t require baking soda. The egg yolk provides the lift needed when cooking in the microwave.

You mix everything directly in a microwave-safe dish such as a ramekin or a mug, then microwave until it reaches your preferred doneness. I’ve found that a flat ramekin cooks more evenly than a tall mug, so I recommend using a 4-inch / 8-ounce ramekin if you have one.

If you often crave dessert but don’t want to bake a whole batch of cookies and overindulge, this single-serve cookie is a great solution. It satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping portions reasonable. Enjoy without the guilt of making too many.

Disclaimer: This is still a dessert and not a health food. If you’re concerned about calories, consider sharing it.

4.46 from 35 ratings

Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie

Created by Amber Brady

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 1 min

Total: 6 mins

Yields1 serving

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 melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and egg yolk to a microwave-safe dish (a flat 4-inch/8 oz ramekin bakes more evenly than a mug). Mix well until combined.
• Stir in the flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Press and flatten the top evenly. Add extra chips on top if you like.
• Microwave for 40–60 seconds, until just set. Cooking time will vary by microwave and dish. Serve warm and enjoy.

Video

Notes

Eggless version:

• 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

Directions:

1. Add the butter, sugars, vanilla and milk to a microwave-safe dish (a flat 4-inch/8 oz ramekin will bake more evenly than a mug). Mix well to help dissolve the sugars.
2. Stir in the flour, salt, and chocolate chips until combined.
3. Microwave about 40–45 seconds, depending on your microwave and dish. Serve warm.

*Lightly altered from an earlier recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1
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Calories: 538kcal
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Carbohydrates: 62g
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Protein: 13g
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Fat: 28g

Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.

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UPDATED 1/28/17: An eggless version was added after testing. The texture differs from the egg version, but it still tastes like a chocolate chip cookie. Enjoy!