No-Butter Mug Cookie – Soft & Chewy in 1 Minute
A quick and easy microwave mug cookie made without butter! Soft, chewy, and ready in under 2 minutes, using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a single-serve dessert or late-night sweet craving!
Equipment
- ✅ Microwave-safe mug (10-12 oz)
- ✅ Fork or small whisk
- ✅ Measuring spoons
- ✅ Microwave
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or applesauce, yogurt, or peanut butter)
- 1 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond or oat milk)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Choose the Right Mug: Use a microwave-safe ceramic or glass mug (10-12 oz) to prevent overflow.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt into the mug. Stir well.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in chocolate chips or your favorite mix-ins.
- Microwave:
- Start with 40-50 seconds on HIGH (1000W).
- If undercooked, add 5-10 seconds more.
- Let it Rest: Allow the cookie to sit for 1-2 minutes before eating.
- Enjoy! Grab a spoon and dig into your warm, chewy mug cookie!
Notes
✔ For a softer cookie, microwave for 5 seconds less and let it rest longer.
✔ For a firmer texture, add 1 extra tbsp flour for a cake-like consistency.
✔ For a healthier version, swap brown sugar for coconut sugar and use whole wheat flour.
✔ Want extra gooeyness? Press a few extra chocolate chips on top before microwaving.
✔ For a firmer texture, add 1 extra tbsp flour for a cake-like consistency.
✔ For a healthier version, swap brown sugar for coconut sugar and use whole wheat flour.
✔ Want extra gooeyness? Press a few extra chocolate chips on top before microwaving.
