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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup

    Modified: Nov 23, 2019 · Published: Sep 13, 2012 by Ashley

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    Today was exhausting. I had a teething baby on my hands all day, a lot of stuff to get done, and no energy left after he was in bed to do any of it. We had leftovers for dinner. Dino went upstairs to do some work, and I collapsed on the couch. And then it hit me. I wanted dessert, and I wanted it now. I didn't want to exert much energy, and I didn't have anything around that was already made. Then I remembered that I've seen several sites where you can mix a cake, brownie or cupcake in a mug, microwave it, and have dessert in less than 5 minutes. So I searched for a recipe.

    This really hit the spot. It wasn't the best chocolate chip cookie in the world (partially because I think I microwaved it a few seconds too long), but it was really good. And it didn't take long to make. And it didn't make a huge mess in the kitchen. And I got to use the 2 egg yolks that I had leftover from when I made Orange Chicken with Scallions earlier this week. I'm already thinking up variations on this recipe in my head. This is dangerous!

    Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup

    Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup
    created by Melissa at No. 2 Pencil

    1 Tablespoon Butter
    1 Tablespoon Granulated White Sugar
    1 Tablespoon of firmly packed Dark Brown Sugar
    3 Drops of Vanilla Extract
    Small Pinch of Kosher Salt
    1 Egg Yolk (discard the egg white)
    Scant ¼ cup of All Purpose Flour
    2 Tablespoons of Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

    Start by melting your butter in the microwave. Add sugars, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine. Separate your egg and add the yolk only to your cup. Stir to combine. Add flour, then stir again. Add the chocolate chips, and give a final stir. Cook in microwave 40-60 seconds, start checking for doneness at 40 seconds. Mine takes 50 seconds.

    Serve warm.

    Big Flavors Rating: 4 Stars

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous

      September 14, 2012 at 5:41 pm

      looks YUM! Going to try this!!

      Reply
    2. Ashley

      September 15, 2012 at 12:10 pm

      It's dangerous to have something this easy in your arsenal 😉

      Reply
    3. Anonymous

      November 07, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      Is it supposed to be really soft?

      Reply
    4. Ashley

      November 09, 2012 at 11:48 am

      If you cook it for too long, it gets tough. I prefer my cookies a little underbaked anyway, so I'd say go on the short end of the time recommended if you want it to be nice and soft.

      Reply
    5. Anonymous

      November 11, 2012 at 8:19 am

      Looks yummy!!!

      Reply
    6. Ashley

      December 08, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      It totally is. And it's dangerously easy! 😉

      Reply
    7. Anonymous

      January 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm

      Sorry to sound like an idiot but what is a scant???

      Reply
    8. Ashley

      January 25, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      Not a dumb question at all! It means just a little bit less. So a scant teaspoon would be a little less than a teaspoon. It's just not enough of a difference to bring it down by a typical measurement, like 1/4 or 1/8. Hope I explained that ok...let me know!

      Reply
    9. Anonymous

      February 28, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      Is it a scant 1/4 of a teaspoon? It doesn't say... Thanks

      Reply
    10. Ashley

      February 28, 2013 at 4:39 pm

      Good catch!! I didn't notice this when I copied the recipe down. It's a scant 1/4 cup of flour. Thanks for finding that, and ENJOY!

      Reply
    11. Trista

      March 31, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      Just finished eating mine! It was really good. After my first bite I thought it wasn't sweet enough. But when I dug into the chocolate chips they brought plenty of sweetness. Will definitely satisfy my sweet toothe during the rest of my pregnancy...and daunt me when I'm trying to loose my pregnant pounds!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        March 31, 2013 at 9:36 pm

        It really is a tasty treat...especially for an expectant mommy! Congrats, and glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply

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