When that late night – or first thing in the morning, we don’t judge – sugar craving hits, it’s not always most sensible to make a whole batch of cookies. Chances are, the sugar craving will overcome any will power you may have had, ruining your “healthy eating” and depleting your precious stock of baking supplies. Fear no more! With the discovery of many new recipes for microwavable desserts, you can treat yourself in less than 5 minutes. Online food blogs have caught on to the dessert-in-a-mug trend, cutting dishwashing time and post-sweet guilt for many. These personal desserts range from classic chocolate chip cookies to decadent brownies – and since they all only require the use of a microwave, there is no excuse to not try them all.

Start with one of these simple recipes, and you will be set. Improvisation encouraged.

1. Chocolate Chip Cookie

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A classic that never disappoints. Find the recipe here.

2. Peanut Butter Cookie

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Simplicity at its finest. Find the recipe here.

3. Nutella Cake

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So decadent that no one will believe that this came out of a microwave. Find the recipe here.

4. Brownie 

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Because a dessert with “too much chocolate” just doesn’t exist. Find the recipe here

5. Sugar Cookie

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Who doesn’t love a good sugar cookie? Sprinkles encouraged. Find the recipe here.

Tip: Microwave ovens cook unevenly, so be sure to check the consistency of your dessert before eating it.