A soft sugar cookie in a mug is not only possible, but it is extremely easy to make. This single serve sugar cookie mug cake is the perfect treat to make when you are missing the holidays! Whether you need a little treat in your dorm room or just don’t want to make a whole batch in the oven, this is for you!
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My love for sugar cookies developed during last year’s holiday season! Seriously, I hated sugar cookies because all I had tried were those store bought, stale, tasteless cookies and I wasn’t about that life.
This past December I decided that I was going to make my own Soft Sugar Cookies to see if I liked them or not and I absolutely fell in love. They’re one of the most delicious and comforting cookies out there… Especially if you top them with homemade vanilla frosting.
This is the best sugar cookie in a mug recipe ever!
Now that the holiday season is over, I can’t just keep making batches on batches of sugar cookies because I can’t use my regular excuse, “oh! I’m just making these to gift to friends and family”. Well I guess I could but they don’t want anymore as of right now, haha! They said I’m making them fat.
I wasn’t gonna let that stop me, I was still gonna get my sugar cookie fix. I just needed to make it in a smart way. And the smartest way to do that at the moment has to be a single serve microwave cookie! Again, I’m not mad at all.
Disclaimer
This sugar cookie recipe will have a slightly different texture compared to your regular oven baked cookies. The taste though is the exact same. Yay!
What makes this mug sugar cookie special?
We love single serve cookie recipes in this house, especially if it’s a soft and chewy sugar cookie!
- It is made in a mug then baked in the microwave.
- Perfect dorm room dessert recipe.
- It is a single serve dessert, great to practice portion control.
- This sugar mug cookie is soft and chewy and tastes just like a real sugar cookie.
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Ingredients for sugar cookie mug cake
Here are the ingredients you will need for your quick single serve cookie, don’t forget to go down to the recipe card for the exact measurements:
- Butter– You will need some butter. You can use either salted or unsalted.
- Granulated sugar and brown sugar– This recipe uses granulated sugar as well as brown sugar to keep this cookie recipe extra soft and chewy.
- Egg yolk– Using egg yolks for this recipe will ensure that the sugar cookie itself stays very moist.
- Vanilla– Can’t have a sugar cookie without some vanilla so use good quality vanilla to give it a delicious flavor.
- Flour– All purpose flour works great for this recipe.
- Corn starch– The corn starch also helps the cookie recipe stay soft and chewy
- Salt– A tiny bit of salt can be used to balance out the sweet flavors of this sugar cookie recipe.
How to make a sugar cookie in a mug?
Here is how you can make your homemade sugar cookie mug cake. For the full instructions scroll down to the recipe card!
- Melt the butter in the microwave.
- Add in the granulated sugar and the brown sugar.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract
- Add in the flour corn starch, and salt and mix until fully incorporated
- Bake in the microwave and enjoy your quick personal cookie!
Does the size of the mug matter?
Yes and no. You need to make sure that you are microwaving your mug sugar cookie is a mug or bowl that’s big enough for it not to overflow. Since it will expand a little bit you will need to have a mug or a bowl that is about ⅓ or so empty before you bake this cookies.
I personally prefer using a little bowl so that I get more of a cookie feel. If you use a mug that is too thin and deep, you run the risk of having a cookie that is too close to a cake.
So as far as mugs go, use a large or regular sized mug that’s a bit wide to get a wider more traditional cookie. You can also use a little bowl for this sugar cookie!
Do I need to grease my mug?
You do not need to grease your mug. Since we melts the butter directly in the mug, that will coat the bottom. After baking or microwaving, you are also enjoying this straight out of the mug or bowl you baked your cookie in so no need to worry about anything sticking.
Tips to make the best microwave sugar cookie in a mug
Here are a few helpful tips that will ensure that your sugar cookie turns out as good as ours!
- Don’t overcook your sugar cookie in the microwave– Follow the cooking instructions then test for doneness. If you feel your cookies needs to be baked for a little longer, bake in additional 10 seconds increments to avoid burning it.
- It doesn’t have to be in a mug – This recipe calls for 50 second of baking in the microwave. Check for doneness then cook it for additional 10 second increments if you feel like it still needs more.
- Mug cookies are best enjoyed right away! This is one of the most important tips I could give you. Mug cookies are best enjoyed right away, the longer they sit the harder they get so prepare this whenever you are ready to enjoy it.
Easy soft sugar cookie in a mug
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Soft and chewy sugar cookie in a mug
Equipment
- wide mug
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1.5 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- First, start by melting the butter in the mug in the microwave. This can take anywhere from 15-30 seconds depending on if your butter was at room temperature or not.
- Add in the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, and the salt and stir until combined. Add in the egg yolk and the vanilla and stir one last time.
- Add in the all purpose flour and the corn starch and mix just until combined. Flatten the top with a mini rubber spatula or the back of a spoon then sprinkle with the ½ teaspoon granulated sugar for a traditional sugar cookie taste.
- Bake in the microwave for 40-50 seconds. Check your mug cookie after 40 seconds, if it is not fully bake din the center bake it for another 5-10 seconds. Enjoy as soon as you make it!
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Kc
It’s buttery and sweet! So yummy and comes together super quickly! It hits the spot!
Chahinez
So glad you liked it!
Sam
Hello!
Would using applesauce instead of an egg work?
Chahinez
Yes! Just know that since you’re changing the recipe it’ll probably taste a little different than the original.
Shellaine
This is the best mug cookie recipe I have found, I make it all the time and felt I needed to comment here to thank you for sharing this! I used to keep a pack of cookies in the cabinet for late night cravings and since I found this I’ve quit buying the cookies because these are soooo much better!
Chahinez
I love it! You’re very welcome!
Holly
I’ve been making this for years. It’s delicious. Thank you
Chahinez
So glad you enjoy it!
Em
This is the perfect recipe:) I had to sub the brown sugar for refined sugar mixed with some dark maple syrup and it tastes perfect, I just should have adjusted the sugar. Will be making this daily!
Chahinez
That’s awesome!
Julie
Tastes just like a sugar cookie. Wonderful little treat. 40 seconds in the microwave was perfect.
Chahinez
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Melanie McClure
My goodness, it’s amazing and dare I say better than an actual sugar cookie!
Chahinez
Thank you for the kind words Melanie!
Kameryn
One of my favorite mug cake recipes! I use some nonpareil sprinkles on top instead of sprinkling it with sugar and add a small scoop of vanilla ice cream while it’s warm… so delicious! It’s almost dangerous how easy this is to make!
Chahinez
I know right! 🙂
Susan Schuster
Why corn starch?
Chahinez
Because the corn starch helps the cookie recipe stay soft and chewy 😌
Kaz
We had limited ingredients and I wanted something yummy…this hit the spot AND was DELISH!! YUM!
Chahinez
Yay!! I love to hear it
Dave
Same question, I’d rather not use corn starch. Can I sub it or leave it out?
Chahinez
You can and it will still be good, be it’s just a little bit better with it.
Izzy
Awesome it was quick and easy
Chahinez
Thank you!
Chelsea
Used 1/2 TBS of flax meal+1TBS water to replace the egg yolk and 1.5 TBS oil instead of butter to make it vegan!
Chahinez
Ooo nice!
Jenna
This was soo yummy!! I was craving something sweet but didn’t want to take the effort to make a whole batch of something. It was perfect!
One of the best mug cookies I’ve tasted 🙂
Zee
Is there a egg yolk replacement? Would a flax egg work?
Chahinez
Yes, flax egg would work ☺
Josie
Perfect mug cookie. This recipe has been by far the best mug recipe I have ever made. All the other ones are usually dry, not sweet enough, or something else. This one was perfect and sweet. However, next time, I will only cook it for 35 seconds because it was a little dry for my taste (my microwave is really good).
Chahinez
Thank you so much Josie!
Vanessa
Literally the most delicious thing ever!
Chahinez
Thank you so much Vanessa!
Madi
I’ve tried a lot of microwave cookie recipes and this is by far the best one I’ve ever made!! It’s so soft and not rubbery, it tastes like a dupe for the Pillsbury Sugar Cookies I had growing up 😍
Chahinez
Thank you!
Candice
Love this microwave sugar cookie! Sometimes I replace a tablespoon of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder to get a chocolate sugar cookie and it comes out awesome! I also use a 1 to 1 replacement gluten free flour with great results!
Chahinez
This sounds delicious! Enjoy!
Sara
Eating this while I’m typing—so yummy! I didn’t want to make a whole batch of cookies and this was just the perfect amount for one! I microwaved it in a small soufflé dish that I had for 40 seconds, and it is perfectly soft with a little crunch on top from the sugar. Will make it again, thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Chahinez
So glad to hear that you loved them. Thank you!
Kristina
Just made this. It is so good, almost cakey.
Chahinez
So happy to hear this! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Helena
I can’t believe this!!!! I made this sugar cookie for myself as soon as your shared it and the taste and texture are unbelievable! It tastes just like a Christmas sugar cookie. Will be making this time and time again!
Lifestyle of a Foodie
Hello Helena,
This makes me so happy! Thank you so much for sharing!
Have a green Sunday,
Chahinez
Danielle
Bomb!!
I’ve made this 3 times in the last week. It is so good & the perfect size for a bedtime snack!
I even added a little cinnamon with the sugar topping once & it gave it a snickerdoodle vibe that was delicious!