Oreo Chocolate Mug Dessert (Print Version)

A fast, chocolatey mug dessert using classic Oreo cookies and simple ingredients for easy indulgence.

# Components:

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01 - 4 Oreo cookies
02 - 3 tablespoons milk
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1 small egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place the Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug and crush them thoroughly with a fork until finely crumbled.
02 - Add the milk and mix until the cookies are fully soaked and form a thick paste.
03 - Stir in the flour, sugar if used, and baking powder until well incorporated.
04 - Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract if used, mixing until the batter is smooth and uniform.
05 - Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Verify doneness; the cake should be set yet moist. If necessary, continue microwaving in 10 to 20-second intervals.
06 - Allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hot chocolate cake appears in your hands in under five minutes, no oven preheating or timing anxiety.
  • Uses ingredients you almost certainly have right now, especially if you keep Oreos anywhere in reach.
  • The Oreo flavor is so naturally embedded that you get that signature sweetness without extra fussing.
  • Feels indulgent and personal because you're eating straight from the mug you baked it in.
02 -
  • The cake continues to cook slightly after you pull it from the microwave, so slightly underdone is actually your target—aim for that just-set, still-moist center.
  • Your microwave's power matters more than the clock. A lower-wattage microwave might need the full 1 minute 50 seconds, while a high-power one might finish at 1 minute 20 seconds. Start with 1:30 and learn your machine.
  • Overmixing is nearly impossible here, so stir confidently without worrying about toughening the cake. These mug cakes actually benefit from vigorous stirring to keep everything evenly combined.
03 -
  • Keep a mug in the microwave overnight and you can make this completely half-asleep. The entire routine becomes automatic, which is exactly when the best midnight snacks happen.
  • Always start with 1 minute 30 seconds rather than going longer right away. Undercooked recovers with ten more seconds; overcooked stays a hockey puck forever.
  • Use a ceramic or microwave-safe mug that you actually like looking at, because you're going to eat from it and hold it warm in your hands while you enjoy what you just made.
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