Perfect for a nice after-dinner indulgence for someone who is too tempted to have a whole batch of cookies around. Dangers can range from accidentally drinking splinters of glass to breakage or cracking of the mug if it is full.

It actually takes slightly longer than one minute, since you do have to grab the sugar and flour and an egg, but still. Expired baking powder is a common cause of dense or failed baked goods as they aren't able to rise properly while cooking. We only make money if you purchase a product through our links, and all opinions about the products are our own. Depending on how we’re feeling, we either follow this recipe to a T or make tiny tweaks (for example, adding some raspberries or peanut butter powder) to it here and there to change it up once in a while. You can find coffee mugs in a huge range of colours and patterns to suit any decor or personal preference.A. Some people love matching mugs and may even choose a set that matches their existing flatware, whereas others prefer a mismatched look. Lisa is also a co-founder of Daily Life Travels, where you can discover new places to visit and things to do. Because coffee is popular at work, home and even at events, coffee mugs are often subject to wear and accidents that leave them chipped or scratched. It didn’t look quite done after 45 seconds so we added about 20 more seconds but then it was a bit dry and hard but my grandson loved it and asked me to send the recipe to his mom.

If you are making more than one mug cookie, microwave the mugs one after the other instead of together. Our white sugar chocolate chip cookies and condensed milk chocolate chip cookies would be delicious here.The “cookie” takes just a few minutes to prepare and 45 seconds to bake in the microwave, and the ingredients are always on hand in my kitchen. Optionally, spray the microwave-safe mug, bowl, or ramekin with a quick spritz of non-stick baking spray. Needing a quick treat tonight and have always been unimpressed with every mug cake recipe I’ve tried so far…until your recipe entered the scene tonight. The great thing about a personalised mug is the giftee can use it for the hot and cold beverage of their choice – practical and heartfelt.

Pro Tip: For clean edges, use a paper towel to wipe off any batter from the inside of the cup (up to the level of the batter) before baking. If you want to make it more decadent, you can top it with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of melted chocolate. One of the most popular forms of coffee mugs, a painted ceramic or porcelain coffee mug is both inexpensive and long lasting. White sugar + brown sugar: white sugar gives the cookie its structure while brown sugar gives the cookie its distinct soft interior and slight chewiness. I don’t recommend chewy Chips Ahoy cookies as they change the texture and the mug cake doesn’t turn out quite right.If you’re looking for a present for someone who loves the finer things in life, the Porcelain China Photo Mug will look dapper on the shelf (a good excuse for afternoon tea too). My 14 year old has made this microwave mug cookie at least once or twice a week for a couple years, and has perfected the recipe. She created Little Bit Recipes to help people save money by minimizing leftovers when cooking for one or two people. I found the mug cake tasted quite bland without the extra sugar, and I highly recommend adding some. During our custom mug printing process your photos are embedded into the ceramic or porcelain through a process known as ‘sublimation’ that uses heat and special top-quality inks.

Watch the baking time: The secret to the best microwave cake is to watch the amount of time you bake it for. This is honestly the first one that tastes like something I’d intentionally eat, not just out of desperation.Chocolate chips: I like to add extra chocolate chips because most of the chocolate chips in the cookies get ground up. I had always turned my nose up at such things, thinking they couldn’t possibly be good or even worth the one minute of my time. I have seen enough photos of exploding, overflowing mug cakes to know the importance of a large enough mug! You don’t even need an excuse for an event; you can get someone a mug to simply show you're there for them.