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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Recipes

    Published: Nov 9, 2021 · Modified: Oct 31, 2022 by Petra · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate Chip Vegan Mug Cookie (1 minute!)

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    Make this Vegan Mug Cookie in less than 5 minutes for a quick and easy dessert! It has crispy edges, and a warm, gooey center. Just 8 simple ingredients are needed!

    A spoon scooping into a chocolate chip mug cookie.

    Have you ever wanted a warm homemade chocolate chip cookie, without the 2-hour prep and the washing afterward? If so, this is the perfect dessert to make to get your sweet tooth fix FAST.

    This vegan mug cookie is easy to make, kid-friendly, and turns out soft and fluffy on the outside and fudgy on the inside.

    For more vegan desserts, check out my vegan chocolate chip cookie dough, vegan churros, and vegan double chocolate cookies.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients and Notes
    • How to Make Vegan Mug Cookie
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • Storage
    • More Easy Vegan Desserts
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Quick and easy to make. The best part is that this easy recipe comes together in 5 minutes or less!
    • No washing afterward! Don't you hate it when you make a simple dessert and have to spend 30 minutes washing the dishes after that?
    • No fancy equipment is needed. All you need is a coffee mug, a fork, and a tablespoon to measure the ingredients.
    • Made with pantry staples that you probably already have.

    Ingredients and Notes

    See the recipe card below for exact measurements.

    • Non-dairy milk: You can use any type of milk including soy milk or almond milk.
    • Vegan butter: If you can't get your hands on vegan butter, you can use vegetable oil instead (like canola oil, refined coconut oil, etc.).
    • All-purpose flour:  If you want to make a gluten-free mug cake, you can use gluten-free flour.
    • Oat flour: If you don't have oat flour, you can substitute it with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour.
    • Sugar: We like to use both light brown sugar and white sugar for the best results.
    • Chocolate chips: Make sure to use vegan chocolate chips. If you want to have big chocolate chunks, you can roughly chop a bar of dark chocolate.
    • Baking soda or baking powder: To help the cookie rise and get fluffy.
    • Vanilla extract: Optional, but if you have it on hand, we suggest adding a small splash for more flavor.
    Gathered ingredients for making our vegan mug cookie.

    How to Make Vegan Mug Cookie

    Spray a small microwave-safe mug or a ramekin with cooking spray. Then, add wet ingredients first- milk, melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract (optional). Stir with a fork or a small whisk.

    Using two types of sugar gives this cookie a ton of flavor (from the molasses in the brown sugar), as well as the right amount of moisture.

    Mixing oil, butter and sugar in a small mug, with a fork.

    Next, add the dry ingredients- all-purpose flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Using oat flour in addition to regular flour gives a rich nutty flavor to this cookie, which we really like.

    Mixing cookie dough in a white mug with a fork.

    Finally, top it with a few more chocolate chips to finish. Microwave for 1 minute. It should be fluffy yet fudgy inside. if it's not ready after 1 minute, microwave it for 30 more seconds.

    If you don't have a microwave, you can bake this vegan mug cookie. Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and add the ramekin to a baking sheet. Bake the cookie for 8-10 minutes.

    Baked vegan cookie in a white mug, topped with chocolate chips.

    Expert Tips

    • Don't overmix the dough! Mix just until the ingredients are well combined. If you overmix, your cookie will not be as fluffy and fudgy.
    • Grease your mug to prevent sticking. Either use a cooking spray or make a quick brush with oil.
    • Measure the flour correctly. Adding too much flour will result in a dry cookie, so it's important to measure it the right way. If you are not aware of how to do that, we suggest reading this guide to help you with it.
    • If you want to make it chocolate flavored, stir in 1-2 teaspoon cocoa powder.

    FAQ

    Can you make it ahead of time?

    This easy recipe requires just a few minutes to mix together and I suggest making it right before serving. It's not suited for make-ahead.

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes! You can mix the ingredients in a small bowl if that's easier for you. Then distribute the mixture between two mugs.

    Does it keep well?

    It's best to serve this vegan mug cookie right away, while it's still warm. It doesn't keep well for longer.

    Can I use a different sweetener?

    You can also use coconut sugar or pure maple syrup instead.

    Can I use whole wheat flour?

    Yes, but you may need to add a little bit more milk since whole wheat flour absorbs more moisture and can dry out the dough.

    Holding a spoonful of mug cookie.

    Storage

    This vegan microwave cake is best served fresh, but if you have any leftovers you can keep them at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    More Easy Vegan Desserts

    5-Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread

    Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies

    Zucchini Brownies with Matcha Frosting

    6-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

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    Vegan Mug Cookie

    Make this vegan mug cookie in less than 10 minutes for a quick and easy dessert! It has crispy edges, and a warm, gooey center. Just 8 ingredients are needed!
    4.34 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Author: Petra
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    Equipment

    • Microwave or oven

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter (or any neutral oil)
    • 1 tablespoon plant-based milk of choice
    • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour or rice flour of GF
    • 2 tablespoon oat flour* gluten-free if needed
    • A pinch of baking soda
    • A pinch of salt
    • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
    Step-by-step imagesScroll back to find detailed recipe photos!

    Instructions

    • To a small mug, mix melted butter, plant-based milk, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract (optional).
    • Then, add flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until it combines. Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Baking Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. Let it cool for a bit, then enjoy the cookie while still warm.

    Microwave instructions

    • Microwave on high for 45-60 seconds (depending on the power of your microwave) until the dough puffs up and looks dry. Let it cool for a bit, then enjoy while still warm.

    Notes

    Storage Tips
    This cookie is best served when fresh and cannot be frozen.
    *To make oat flour place rolled oats in a blender or a food processor and blend for 1 minute or until a fine flour is formed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcal

    Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with third-party calculations without including the optional ingredients.

    Tried this recipe?Leave me a rating and a comment telling me how it went. Or tag me at @sunglowkichen and hashtag #sunglowkitchen on Instagram!

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      Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake (with a secret ingredient!)

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    Comments

    1. Summet says

      December 31, 2022 at 3:24 am

      1 star
      This doesn't turn out like a cookie, it's a cake. Don't recommend.

      Reply
      • Petranka says

        January 02, 2023 at 10:05 am

        Hi, Summet! So sorry to hear you didn't like the recipe. Next time, if you want a cookie texture, I HIGHLY recommend baking the dough instead of microwaving it. That makes it more similar to a real cookie, giving it crispy edges and a chewy center. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Alex says

      December 15, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      This mug cookie is amazing! I loved how easy it is to make and that I already had the ingredients.

      Reply
      • Petranka says

        December 16, 2021 at 11:13 am

        So happy you liked it, Alex!

        Reply
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