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    Home » Dessert » Cookies/Bars

    White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie

    Published: Feb 21, 2015 · Modified: Jun 23, 2020 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    You'll love this White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie made in the microwave! Top it with ice cream for a yummy dessert.

    White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie with spoonThis one's for my husband, the Trekkie, who doesn't like chocolate.

    I mean, every single time I bake something with dark or semi-sweet chocolate, he says, "Next time, can you make something with white chocolate?"

    So here it is, along with a fraction of his Star Trek memorabilia.

    But I have to admit, I'm head over heels for this White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie too. In about seven minutes, start to finish, you can have a single serving of a soft, warm, crave-worthy cookie that just begs for some coffee ice cream scooped on top.

    If you love white chocolate as much as my hubby, don't miss this Sweet Banana Pizza with White Chocolate, this Brown Butter Banana Bread with White Chocolate Chips or this White and Dark Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn!

    You want to know the secret to a great mug cookie? Skip the egg altogether.

    Many mug recipes will include at least a yolk, but that contributes to a spongy texture, since there's such a small amount of batter. (I wish I knew where I read this, in order to give credit.)

    And I have to thank my son for figuring out that adding a bit of almond milk instead of the egg does wonders. Regular milk probably would work well too, but you'd have to experiment.

    overhead view of White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie with spoon insideNow, back to Star Trek.

    Do any of you watch Big Bang Theory? That show's on for hours in our house every night, because my husband has found his peeps. (The four main guy characters are Trekkies.)

    And, the sad part is, I get every Star Trek joke on the show because I've spent more than half of my life in a relationship with a Trekkie.

    So basically, I'm Penny. (Just humor me, OK?)

    When I first started seeing my husband, he kept his Star Trek infatuation a secret. (I wonder why?)

    But then, after we were engaged, he suddenly needed to be home every single night at 7 p.m. to watch The Next Generation. What?!

    Being a doting fiancée, I forced myself to watch the show with him sometimes, to keep him company. And, I will say it was the best Trek series of all.

    Wait, who am I?

    White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie with spoon inside

    Did somebody say, "White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie?"

    But nothing could prepare me for the time he talked me into attending a Star Trek convention with him.

    We drove Downtown, parked in the garage, and joined the throngs of people, mostly guys, heading toward the convention center. We were the only people wearing normal clothes.

    Everyone, every single person, was in full Star Trek garb. I'm talking costumes, makeup, hair, masks, and carrying all kinds of Trekkie toys.

    And speaking Klingon. (Ugh, why do I know that?)

    If ever there was a moment when I wondered what I was getting myself into by marrying this guy...this was it.

    But, true love is stronger than any nerd alert, so I married my imzadi. (Holy cow, where did that come from?)

    Not long afterward, there was a Halloween party at work, and I needed to wear a costume.

    So, even though I was almost anti-Trek, I shamelessly raided my husband's costume drawer (yeah, it was a thing) and grabbed a Star Trek uniform top to wear with black pants. I think I snatched a phaser too.

    spoonful taken out of White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie, star trek plate and action figure

    Resistance is futile! Make it so.

    Well, apparently, people at work got the wrong idea. They assumed I was a Trekkie.

    So, it was only natural that when my birthday came along, they threw me a Star Trek-themed party.

    At first, I thought it was a joke. I said something sarcastic, like, "Maybe when it's my husband's birthday, people will throw him a party with a theme I like."

    But as soon as I said it, I could tell by at least one reaction that it wasn't meant to be a prank.

    My husband and Todd, my best guy friend from high school (who's also a Trekkie), think this is the funniest story ever. I'll never live it down.

    I should have dug up some of the Star Trek napkins from my party to use in these photos.

    More desserts to try

    • Chinese Chews (Date-Nut Bars)
    • Frosted Brownies
    • Raspberry Brownies
    • Sour Cream Pound Cake

    Enjoy!

    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C)

    overhead view of White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie with spoon inside

    White Chocolate Macadamia and Coconut Mug Cookie

    A quick and delicious cookie made in the microwave!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 6 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 7 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon salted butter
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (I used dark)
    • 3 dashes salt
    • 1 tablespoon almond milk (or try regular)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon chopped macadamia nuts
    • 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon coconut (I used unsweetened)
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    Instructions

    • Place the butter in a microwave-safe mug and heat it for about 30 seconds in the microwave to melt it.
    • Add the white and brown sugar, salt, almond milk and vanilla to the mug. Stir to mix.
    • Add the flour and stir again until it is combined with the batter.
    • Add the nuts, white chocolate chips and coconut. Stir to blend.
    • Heat in the microwave for 40-60 seconds, until the top is just about set. (It takes one minute in my 1400-watt microwave.)
    • Serve warm with ice cream (coffee ice cream is fantastic) or whipped cream, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1300mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Annie @ ciaochowbambina

      February 24, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      Yes! I have everything, too! I'm so excited to try this, I've never made a mug cookie! I loved your story! Now, I wouldn't know a star trek joke if it hit me in the head but I am blown away by the number of people who would! Have a nice evening, Penny...I mean, Andrea! 🙂

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      • Mamma C

        February 24, 2015 at 2:54 pm

        Annie, mug cookies are dangerous! We've been eating them every day, which I think defeats the purpose of making a small serving instead of a big batch, but whatever... 🙂 I hope you enjoy this! - from Penny

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    2. [email protected] Olives & Garlic

      February 23, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      I'm drooling and heading back to the kitchen to make this for myself. I'm so excited I have all the ingredients on hand.

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      • Mamma C

        February 23, 2015 at 10:49 pm

        I hope you enjoyed this, Kathy!

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    3. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      February 21, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      Well Andrea I about laughed myself off the desk chair! Is this the Starship "Enterprise"? I can not claim any knowledge really. I know there are die hard fans out and about. Anything with macadamia and white chocolate is up my alley! Although my Husband is all about Seacrafts, fishing, water, more motor boating, more fishing, more water, more fishing; I have yet to put one thing on a hook to fish!!! You have heard the old adage "he's in the Dog House" well mine is in the "boat"!!! Slap some butter pecan ice cream on this and its a go. Your Florida Bud, Cheryl.

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      • Mamma C

        February 21, 2015 at 6:37 pm

        Cheryl, I think your husband's pastime sounds more fun! Although, you'd never catch me putting any worms on a hook or cleaning fish that's just caught. I hope you give this mug cookie a try!

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    4. Kathleen @ Yummy Crumble

      February 21, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      Ha! I love this! My husband is a total trekkie 🙂 He would love the mug and plate. I need to try this mug cake. It looks yummy!

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      • Mamma C

        February 21, 2015 at 5:31 pm

        Thanks, Kathleen. We might need a support group for spouses of Trekkies!

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