The Baker Abroad: Life as a not-so-trailing Spouse: Chocolate Chip Cookie In a Mug

Happy Wednesday!

This mid-week treat is a perfect, single-serving (or two if you're feeling generous enough to share) chocolate chip cookie - in a mug! It's a quick fix, and a delicious dessert. Chocolate chip cookies (and the dough) are one of my favorite desserts, and it's great to be able to make this recipe without making a whole batch of cookies.

First, for the ingredients:

2 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4 egg (or 3/4 tablespoon egg beaters)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon hot water
pinch of salt
small handful (about 1/4 cup) chocolate chips

I love chocolate chip cookies because they use such simple ingredients that are so common in baking, so if you bake on a relatively normal basis, you probably have all of these things on hand! Once you do - you're ready to make this delicious treat.

Instructions:

Melt butter in the microwave (in a microwave-safe bowl), and then stir in the sugar and brown sugar until dissolved and combined.
Add in egg and vanilla, stir in.
In a separate container, mix together the baking soda and hot water until dissolved.
Add in the baking soda mixture and salt to the main mixture.
Pour in the flour, stirring until completely incorporated.
Add in chocolate chips.
Prepare a mug with vegetable oil. Put the cookie dough batter into the mug.
Bake in microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, checking it after 1 min - you don't want to over bake this! 1 1/2 minutes is the longest you'll want to go because cookies continue to bake after they're removed from the microwave/oven, so if it looks a little under done that's okay - it'll continue to cook a little more. Also, I like my cookies doughy, so I think under 1 1/2 minutes is perfect - but it's up to you!
Let cool slightly so it's not TOO hot, but personally cookies are best served warm - so enjoy!