Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug - Oh, The Decadence!

I feel like I have to apologize for this blog. It's a recipe for something truly sinful and delicious and goes against everything my wife tells me do to, which is probably why I make it at 11 o'clock at night after she's gone to bed.

I'm talking about Chocolate Chip Cookies. (Bold and underline added for increased impact.)

Actually, in this case, we're talking about a single, hot, gooey, melts-in-your mouth chocolate chip cookie. The best part is this cookie doesn't take an hour to make as you mix the ingredients, roll them into balls, and bake them 12 at a time in the oven.

No, no, no. We're far more clever than that. This recipe takes five minutes to make.

And if you ask if it's a chocolate chip cookie replacement I'm going to slap you. Nothing can replace the chocolate chip cookie. Nothing. Ever! If I have the time and permission from the wife I prefer to make a whole batch of cookies, but when I'm feeling naughty and just want a sweet treat this yummy little devil hits the spot.

I discovered the recipe on FoodGawker a couple years ago, at which point it began popping up on food blogs all over the internet including The Comfort of Cooking, The Sweetest Kitchen, Pure Wow, and pretty much every Pinterest board related to deserts.

I've tried a number of different versions of this recipe, but this one is my favorite. I think the salt and the extra vanilla adds to the flavor.

A FINAL WARNING: Make this at your own risk... and then a drop a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and pour a glass of milk. Ho-ho-holy heaven!

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Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons flour
2 heaping tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Choose a microwave-safe mug or small bowl. Place the butter in the mug and melt it in the microwave. Don't burn it. The butter should be melted, not boiling.
2. Add sugars, vanilla and salt. As with any chocolate chip cookie recipe be sure to mix it well. I use a fork and mash/stir/fold until everything is well combined.
3. Add the flour, and stir until combined. It should look like real cookie dough. If it's too runny add a touch more flour, or if it's too stiff add a splash of milk.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Microwave it for about 30 seconds. If the top of the cookie still looks wet, microwave it for another 10 or 20 seconds. Keep in mind the cookie will continue to cook on the inside while it's in the mug, so you don't have to overdo it. Just get the top of it looking nice and cake like.
6. Drop a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and let it start to melt as you poor yourself a glass of milk.
7. Go somewhere private where the kids and/or spouse can't find you. Let the cookie make love to your mouth. No need to give back. This is all about you. Just relax and enjoy!