Desserts for 1

I live with a roommate but I cook for just myself.  When I am in the mood for something to top off my meal, I often crave something sugary.  But I struggle if there is an entire pan of brownies laying on the counter or a full recipe of cookie dough in the fridge.  I recently have been using these recipes for Coffee Cake and Chocolate Chip Cookie for 1 because they are not only quick and easy to make, but they require just a few ingredients and are the perfect amount for a sweet treat.  Once I've finished, I am not tempted to cut off one more slice because there isn't one!  These are perfect for people like me who struggle with limiting portions and who only crave dessert here and there.  I have tried both of these recipes several times and find them both to be super delicious.

Enjoy!

Coffee Cake in a Mug 

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp applesauce
• 3 drops vanilla extract
• 1/4 Cup all purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a mug soften 1 tbsp of butter in microwave, about 5 seconds. You don’t want it melted, just soft. Stir in 2 tbsp of sugar and mix until well incorporated. Stir in applesauce, vanilla (just a tiny bit, we’re talking drops), flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt; stirring until just combined. Use the back of your spoon to smooth it out in the bottom of the mug.
2. Want struesel? Of course you do! In a separate, small bowl, combine 1 tbsp of butter, 2 tbsp of flour, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Use your fingers to to pinch the butter and mix it in with the other ingredients. When it starts to look like lumpy sand (appetizing, eh?) and all ingredients are combined, pour on top of cake batter in mug.
3. Cook in the microwave for 50-80 seconds depending on your microwave. At 1 minute, my microwave cooks it perfectly. It will look just barely set on top. You don’t want to overcook it and things tend to get ugly fast in the microwave. I suggest cooking it 50 seconds, and then in 10 second intervals checking after each interval until done. Eat white it’s still warm. Once it cools off, it tends to loose some of it’s magic!

created by Heather Likes Food

http://www.heatherlikesfood.com/2-minute-coffee-cake-in-a-mug/

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp granulated white sugar
• 1 Tbsp firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 3 drops vanilla extract
• Pinch of Kosher salt
• 1 egg yolk (discard egg white)
• 1/4 Cup all purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp of semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions 

Start by melting your butter in the microwave. Add sugars, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine. Separate your egg and add the yolk only to your cup. Stir to combine. Add flour, then stir again. Add the chocolate chips, and give a final stir. Cook in microwave 40-60 seconds, start checking for doneness at 40 seconds. Mine takes 50 seconds.  Serve warm.

created by Melissa at No. 2 Pencil  
http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2012/03/chocolate-chip-cookie-in-cup.html