This was a random late-night craving turned actual thing. I didn’t want a full batch of cookies, didn’t want to wait, and definitely didn’t want to wash more than one dish. This hits that warm, gooey, soft-baked cookie texture, but with zero effort and a little red velvet drama, making it the perfect red velvet dessert.

The white chocolate chips are optional, but highly recommended for that “cream cheese frosting” moment—without needing to break out an actual mixer.

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A close-up of a red velvet mug cake with white chocolate chips, held by a gold fork, with a beige mug in the background.

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Recipe Tips

Use a microwave-safe mug: Seems obvious, but just making sure we’re all on the same page. No ramekins with gold trim.

Don’t over-mix the flour: Stir until just mixed for that soft, cookie-doughy center.

Microwave power matters: 45 seconds worked for me, but if your microwave runs hot, check it at 35–40 to avoid over-baking.

Add the white chocolate after cooking: They’ll slightly melt without sinking to the bottom, and it keeps the texture soft.

Eat it same day: It’s a mug cookie. It’s not meant to last. And you won’t want it to.

Ingredient Swaps: No monkfruit sweetener ? Use coconut sugar, maple sugar, or regular brown sugar. No gluten-free flour ? Use regular all-purpose if preferred. Dairy-free ? Sub vegan butter and use dairy-free white chocolate or skip the chips entirely. No red food coloring ? Totally optional—just gives it the red velvet look, not the flavor. Want extra richness ? Add a few chocolate chips right into the batter before microwaving.

Storage: This one’s best eaten right after making—soft, warm, and melty. If you need to make it ahead (but why?), microwave for 10–15 seconds to bring it back to life.

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Red Velvet Mug Cookie

This Red Velvet Mug Cookie is soft, sweet, and ready in under a minute. Made with better-for-you ingredients and topped with white chocolate for that red velvet cream cheese energy—perfect for when you want dessert now, not in 30 minutes.

Prep Time3

Cook Time1

Total Time4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 303kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp monkfruit sweetener
1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
food coloring supernatural brand is what I used
1/4 tsp vanilla
4 tbsp gluten free 1:1 flour or regular AP

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Mix melted butter, monkfruit sweetener, cocoa powder, red food coloring (I used supernatural food coloring), vanilla, and flour in a mug
Microwave for 45 seconds
Add white chocolate chips for the “cream cheese” vibe
Enjoy!!!