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Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie

$5.05for 46 minServes 1

This single-serving cookie mixes in a mug and cooks quickly in the microwave with brown sugar and chocolate chips.

Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie

Photo: onceuponachef.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical0.5 oz$0.20Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 1 oz$0.45/oz typical1 oz$0.45Typical price
Total for the servings shown$1.26

Swaps

  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

  • 6 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 1servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts

Typical price

$1.26 per serving$5.05 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 1 heaping tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe mug for 20 seconds.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and egg yolk.
  3. Mix in the flour and baking soda, then fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until the cookie is set.

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