Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug!

I'd say I've been doing fairly well at eating healthy lately. I've been drinking my green smoothie each morning, exercising almost daily, and trying to cut carbs in the evening. Although I've been able to cure almost every "craving" with a healthy alternative, I had a hankering for a chocolate chip cookie that I just couldn't kick!

I know myself well enough to realize that, if I was to make a batch of cookies (even a small one), it would just be bad news! Even though I could put them in the freezer, as long as they were in the house, I don't think I have enough willpower to stop at just one.

I've been seeing posts on Pinterest for desserts in a mug. Cookies, cakes, brownies, apple crisp...the list goes on! How sweet is that? No pun intended. :) 

I took a couple and altered the recipes to what I thought would be good.

I figured this would be the perfect way to cure my craving without going over the top. Well...it worked! 

The warm cookie was perfectly satisfying without making me feel like I failed completely. 

It was soft and fluffy with gooey chocolate chips....and it was exactly what I needed!

Wanna know the best part about this recipe?

You can be enjoying your warm, fresh cookie in as little as 5 minutes from start to finish!

This whole concoction is mixed and microwaved in the same cup, so there's only one dish to wash, too!

I used our "Love Mug" {click here to learn how to make your own} which worked perfectly!

It's kind of a cross between a large coffee mug and a small soup bowl.

You can use a regular coffee mug, though. (Just make sure it's microwave-safe!)

(Directions with Photos)

Microwave the butter in your mug, just until melted.

Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.

Add egg yolk.

Stir in flour.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds. 

(Do NOT cook longer than one minute.)

Serve while warm.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla

pinch of sea salt

1 egg yolk

3 1/2 Tbsp flour

1 Tbsp chocolate chips

Directions

Heat your butter, just until melted.

Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.

Add egg yolk.

Stir in flour.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds. 

(Do NOT cook longer than one minute.)

Serve while warm.

*CAUTION: Chocolate chips are very hot, and I am not responsible for how fast you gobble this up!

 Believe me...it doesn't last long!