Cookies in Cups

Now to only find a way to clean this baby up and make it a delicious after-dinner treat!

Also, remember not to over-mix the batter, which will create more gluten and a tougher cookie!

First...

Sugar Cookie in a Cup
created by Melissa at No. 2 Pencil

1 Tablespoon of Butter
2 Tablespoon of Granulated White Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract
Small pinch of Kosher Salt
Yolk of one Egg
3 Tablespoons of All-Purpose Flour
Colored Sugar for sprinkling


Melt butter in microwave, then add sugar, vanilla and salt and stir together.

Add one egg yolk and stir again. Add flour and stir a final time.

Sprinkle cookie dough with colored sugar, and heat in microwave for about 45 seconds.

Start checking for doneness at 40 seconds.
Serve warm and enjoy!

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Second...

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup
created by Melissa at No. 2 Pencil  -  check myfitnesspal for a healthier alternative to this recipe


1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Granulated White Sugar
1 Tablespoon of firmly packed Dark Brown Sugar
3 Drops of Vanilla Extract
Small Pinch of Kosher Salt
1 Egg Yolk (discard the egg white)
Scant 1/4 of All Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons of Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips


Start by melting your butter in the microwave.

Add sugars, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine.

Separate your egg and add the yolk only to your cup. Stir to combine.

Add flour, then stir again. Add the chocolate chips, and give a final stir.

Cook in microwave 40-60 seconds, start checking for doneness at 40 seconds. Mine takes 50 seconds.
Serve warm.
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Peanut Butter Cookie in a Cup
created by Melissa at No. 2 Pencil

1 Tablespoon of Butter
1 Tablespoon of Peanut Butter
1 Tablespoon of firmly packed Dark Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon of Granulated White Sugar
2-3 drops of Pure Vanilla Extract {a splash}
Small pinch of Kosher Salt
1 egg yolk
3 level Tablespoons of All-Purpose Flour
Crushed Peanuts for topping

Melt peanut butter and butter together in microwave for about 30 seconds.

Add sugars, salt and vanilla and stir to combine.

Add egg yolk and stir again.

Add flour and give a final stir.

Sprinkle peanuts on top and heat in microwave for around 45 seconds.

Microwaves vary, so start checking for doneness at 35 seconds.

Serve warm!
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Two-Minute Mug Brownie
Adapted from Instructables.com

1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch salt
2 Tbsp canola or other mild vegetable oil
2 Tbsp milk, coffee or water

In a heatproof mug or ramekin, stir together the dry ingredients until no lumps remain. Stir in the oil and milk until you have a thick paste.

Microwave on high for a minute, checking it after 30 seconds (microwaves vary) – it will be done when it’s springy on top but still a bit gooey – like the very best brownie. Eat warm.
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HOLY pumpkin pie in a mug (serves 2 @ 160 cal/ serving)

3 Tbsp of whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp of coconut oil
1 egg
1/2 cup of organic pumpkin puree
1 tsp of pumpkin spice
1 tsp of honey
1 tsp of vanilla extract
a dash of salt
1/2 tsp of baking powder

Directions:
Mix everything together really well. Place in a mug or a small microwave safe dish and microwave for 2 minutes (cavemen used microwaves I know it). 

Adapted from: the Delighted Mama