Gooey Molten Chocolate Lava Cookies
Rich, velvety chocolate oozing out of a warm, chewy cookie makes these Gooey Molten Chocolate Lava Cookies the epitome of indulgence. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks or chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for the ultimate molten lava experience.
Notes
[‘Don’t overbake the cookies to ensure gooey centers.’, ‘Use high-quality chocolate for the molten center.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it feels too sticky.’, ‘Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.’, ‘Experiment with fillings like peanut butter chips or caramel bits.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 2
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