Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Microwave Cookie Recipes


Sometimes I just want a cookie, but the only way I'll eat just one is to only make one. These easy recipes are delicious and fulfill cookie cravings.

OATMEAL COOKIE IN A BOWL (recipe modified from 3 minute oatmeal cookie recipe at www.carrotsncake.com)
Combine the follow ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl:
 1/4 cup oats
Whites from 1 egg
2t brown sugar
2t all-purpose flour
1/4t vanilla extract
1/4t baking powder
1T raisins
Cinnamon to taste (I use about 1/2t)
Flatten into a cookie shape at bottom of bowl. Be sure to scrape the edges clean. Cook in microwave for 45 seconds. Allow to cool and enjoy!

Variations: Instead of raisins, use dried cranberries or chocolate chips. Add 1/2T of chopped walnuts, almonds, or peanuts.  

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE IN A CUP
1T Butter (I prefer unsalted)
1T Peanut Butter (smooth or chunky)
1T Dark Brown Sugar
1T Granulated White Sugar
3 drops of Pure Vanilla Extract
1 egg yolk
3T All-Purpose Flour
Crushed Peanuts for topping (optional)

Melt peanut butter and butter together in microwave for about 30 seconds.
Add sugars and vanilla.
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 35-45 seconds

 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE IN A CUP
1T Butter
1T Granulated White Sugar
1T Dark Brown Sugar
3 Drops Vanilla Extract
1 Egg Yolk
1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
2T Chocolate Chips

Melt butter in the microwave. Add sugars and vanilla. Stir to combine. Add egg yolk. Stir to combine. Add flour, then stir again. Add the chocolate chips, and give a final stir. Cook in microwave 40-60 seconds.  

SUGAR COOKIE IN A CUP
1T Butter
2T Granulated White Sugar
1/4t Pure Vanilla Extract
1 egg yolk
3 T All-Purpose Flour
Colored Sugar or colored sprinkles for sprinkling

Melt butter in microwave, then add sugar, vanilla and stir together. Add one egg yolk and stir again. Add flour and stir a final time. Sprinkle cookie dough with colored sugar or sprinkled and heat in microwave for 40-45 seconds. Serve warm and enjoy!

"in a cup" recipes created by Melissa at No. 2 Pencil (www.number-2-pencil.com). I modified the recipes by removing salt.

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