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Gingerbread Mug Cookies for Two

4.35 from 26 votes
Micro-bake my easy Gingerbread Mug Cookies in only minutes. They're made to share and perfect treats for the holiday season!
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Hi Bold Bakers!

Is there any flavor more Christmassy than gingerbread? My Gingerbread Mug Cookies will get you right into the holiday mood. I am all about big and bold desserts that are made for sharing. I have also been called the queen of microwave mug creations, so this recipe is right up my alley, and yours too I think!

My Gingerbread Mug Cookies are so satisfying and ready to eat in minutes. Usually gingerbread cookies are cut into cute shapes like my Homemade Gingerbread Men, and of course made into houses for decorating like my Gingerbread House Log Cabin. I love all of these fun traditions but I find they often go to waste once decorated with frosting and extra bits and bobs. And they are rarely eaten, which is a shame.

These Gingerbread Mug Cookies have all the ingredients of classic gingerbread. They are loaded with aromatic ground ginger and cinnamon, giving it a deep brown color, depending on the sugar you use, and a rich spicy flavor. Micro-bake them for just 1 minute in the microwave and they are done. They are so simple and perfect for whipping up for your next holiday celebration. I top these holiday wonders with a bit of cinnamon sugar to compliment all the spice, and vanilla ice cream is a must, along with an adorable piece of edible holly. Your family and friends will be lining up for these easy to prepare, made to share, Gingerbread Mug Cookies for Two!

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Gingerbread Mug Cookies for Two Recipe

4.35 from 26 votes
Micro-bake my easy Gingerbread Mug Cookies in only minutes. They're made to share and perfect treats for the holiday season!
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 2 mug cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Micro-bake my easy Gingerbread Mug Cookies in only minutes. They're made to share and perfect treats for the holiday season!
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 2 mug cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (1oz/30g) butter
  • 4 tablespoons sugar (Brown or white)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger

Instructions

  • Place butter in the mug and melt in the microwave (about 30 seconds).
  • Stir in the sugar (brown or white).
  • beat in the egg yolks, mixing thoroughly.
  • Add flour, cinnamon, salt and ginger and stir until combined.
  • Divide the mix between two mugs.
  • Cook in the microwave separately for about 45 seconds - 1 minute. (This timing is based on my 1200W microwave so check the wattage of your timing may vary)
  • Serve with a little vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top.

Recipe Notes

If you just want to make 1 cookie then 1/2 the recipe.
For a darker result use a dark brown sugar which is rich in molasses.

 

 

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Brennan
Brennan
3 years ago

I loved this! I am 13 years old and I have been baking since I was 3 or 4 (at that age I helped my mom). I think mug cakes are a great way to make desserts without the hassle and mess. I am the only one in my family who likes gingerbread men (which are my favorite christmas cookie) so I decided to make this for me. I remembered seeing your video a few months ago for christmas cookies in a mug and it looked good. I was to the point where I needed an egg yolk in the… Read more »

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Icecube
Icecube
3 years ago

Delicious, but a little dry since I over microwaved (?) it a little. I also suggest adding another category for suggestions such as recipes you don’t have on the website (like mooncakes and salted eggs) and for the website. Other than that, the mug gingerbread was yummy. :>

Khwezi
Khwezi
4 years ago

So flavourful. Loved the texture too.

sarah blackman
sarah blackman
4 years ago

Delicious

tyhayslett10
tyhayslett10
4 years ago

I love making mug meals but I keep over cooking my mug meals! so then I cook them less next time then it is under cooked so I pop them in for A little more and then they are over cooked!!! PLEASE HELP ME!?!

Sanjna Shanbhag
Sanjna Shanbhag
5 years ago

Hi Gemma!!
I just wanted to ask u what can I use instead of ginger powder in Baking this.

Moggiemama
Moggiemama
5 years ago

This is the perfect size for empty-nesters. Lovely recipe!

Chantese
Chantese
5 years ago

This gingerbread cookie is so delicious!! I love the spice from the cinnamon.

Mikael Bédard
5 years ago

This Gingerbread cookie was delicious! I bought small 7,5 oz ramekins for mug recipes and it makes the result so appealing. Another winner!

Shal
Shal
5 years ago

Can you do us the best fruit cake recipe ever??

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