This Sugar Cookie Mug recipe uses just a few simple ingredients and cooks in a mug right in the microwave. The recipe makes one mug cookie so it’s perfect for a single serving dessert. Mix in your favorite sprinkles for a festive, sweet treat!
What You’ll Need for this Mug Cookie Recipe:
Butter
White Granulated Sugar
Salt
Egg Yolk
All-Purpose Flour
Vanilla Extract
Sprinkles – optional, but I think they add a fun flair!
How to Make the Sugar Cookie in a Mug:
In a microwaveable mug, add the butter and microwave to melt (about 30 seconds).
Add the sugar to the melted butter and stir to combine.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract – stir to combine.
Stir in the flour, salt, and sprinkles until combined.
Microwave the mug for 40 seconds to 1 minute until the cookie is risen and is just set. I like to start at 40 seconds and continue in 5 second intervals until done.
Let cool a couple of minutes and enjoy! The mug cookie is best enjoyed right away, it will dry out faster than regular oven-baked cookies.
Can I make more than one sugar cookie?
This recipe is written for one sugar cookie in a mug, but you can easily double it to make two! You can mix them up separately in two mugs or mix up the cookie dough and divide between two mugs. It’s best to microwave them separately, though.
What size of mug should I use?
Any standard size coffee mug works! I used mugs that were at least 8 ounces to leave room for the cookie to puff up and rise while ‘baking’. The most important piece is to use a mug that is microwave safe!
Do I need to grease my mug?
Because you eat the cookie right out of the mug, you do not need to grease. Although, if you want easier clean up you could spray with cooking spray before cooking. I do not grease and instead just soak the mug in some warm soapy water for a few minutes before cleaning to remove any cooked on cookie.
This Sugar Cookie Mug recipe uses just a few simple ingredients and cooks in a mug right in the microwave. The recipe makes one mug cookie so it’s perfect for a single serving dessert. Mix in your favorite sprinkles for a festive, sweet treat!
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
Small pinch of salt – omit if using salted butter
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 – 1 teaspoon sprinkles. Optional.
Instructions
In a microwaveable mug, add the butter and microwave to melt (about 30 seconds).
Add the sugar to the melted butter and stir to combine.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract – stir to combine.
Stir in the flour, salt, and sprinkles until combined.
Microwave the mug for 40 seconds to 1 minute until the cookie is risen and is just set. I like to start at 40 seconds and continue in 5 second intervals until done.
Let cool a couple of minutes and enjoy! The mug cookie is best enjoyed right away, it will dry out faster than regular oven-baked cookies.
