red velvet chocolate chip mug cookie
this red velvet chocolate chip mug cookie is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat, or if you’re like me, an I made it to the weekend treat
My kids have been begging me to make cookies for weeks. Every day I think today’s the day I’ll get the cookies done, and every day 3:30 arrives, and I am off to school pick-up cookie-less. By the time we’re done with sports, homework, dinner, and clean-up I have no desire to mess up the kitchen, so my poor kids are forced to go without dessert.
The Horror
I love mug recipes. Pancakes, muffins, brownies, I’ve even made carrot cake in a mug. So I have no idea why it took me so long to think about making my kids cookies in a mug. In less than 5 minutes I made two red velvet chocolate chip mug cookies, and my kids think I’m a star!
Red velvet isn’t for everyone, but I love it. You get the best of both, chocolate and vanilla, plus it’s red, and I LOVE all things red, especially when Valentine’s Day rolls around. If you have a fear of red food coloring, there are a lot of great all natural brands ( India Tree is the one I use) but keep in mind, the color will not be as bright. You could even try and make your own food coloring (great DIY tips here).
But for the amount of times I make red velvet, I don’t let the food coloring bother me.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 3 -5 drops of red food coloring (depending on desired color)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp milk
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- dash of salt
- 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- in a microwave safe mug combine the butter,sugars,vanilla,red coloring,egg,and milk - mix until smooth
- stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt
- fold in the chocolate chips
- microwave 45 - 60 seconds (check after 45 seconds)
microwaves are not all created equally, so make sure to check your cookie after 45 seconds, overcooked mug cookies = dry and impossible to chew
Now, for all those times the kids beg for dessert I just need to remember that a mug cookie is only a minute away.
Enjoy!
mug desserts from friends –
caramel brownie mug cake – willow bird baking
chocolate peanut butter mug cake – 5 heart home
peanut butter cookie in a cup – no. 2 pencil
you may also like
Well, I’m stuck in the house because of the snow, but I have a microwave. AND, all of these ingredients (love that it has nothing warranting a special trip to the store). Looks like it’s cozy town for me!
I know the wether has been crazy, but I am kind of jealous of all the snow 🙂 stay safe and warm
These look amazing! Would love this with a dollop of cream cheese or white chocolate chips, too 🙂
I love this so much Heather!! It’s so pretty!!
Brilliant! I love this idea and all the others you’ve offered – my hubby so loves sweets, what a nice option to make him a special treat!
One lovely festive mug cake!! I love mug cakes but haven’t made one in months!!
What a great idea, this looks delicious!
Mug cakes are the perfect size treat. Great way to keep portion control. My daughter would want this one every night.
So festive and delicious! Brilliant idea!
Dear Heather, I love mug recipes…I don’t make them often, but thank you for reminding me with these wonderful red velvet treat! My family would love this…and perfect portions – just what I love the most! xo, Catherine
Such a great idea, looks super yum! Gorgeous pictures!! 🙂
– http://sprinkleandglitter.blogspot.in/
thank you so much
Pingback: red velvet muffins - Heather's French Press