Description
Chocolate Lava Cookies are soft and chewy on the outside with a gooey, molten chocolate center. These indulgent treats are a perfect combination of a cookie and a lava cake, making them a delightful dessert for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Lava Filling:
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4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
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Make the lava filling: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate with heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until slightly firm.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare the cookie dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
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Combine and add chocolate chips: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
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Shape the cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it slightly, and place a small spoonful of the chilled lava filling in the center. Cover with another piece of dough and seal the edges.
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Bake: Place cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is soft.
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Cool & serve: Let cookies rest for 5 minutes before serving warm to enjoy the molten center.
Notes
For extra gooey centers, bake the cookies for a minute less.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container and reheat for 10 seconds in the microwave for a molten effect.
Try using dark or milk chocolate for the filling to adjust sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American