Description
Chocolate Lava Cake Cookies combine the rich, gooey center of a molten lava cake with the chewy, fudgy texture of a cookie. With crisp edges and a decadent molten chocolate center, they’re the perfect treat for chocolate lovers craving something warm and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 small chocolate truffles or baking squares (for lava filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan or microwave, melt the butter and 1 cup chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Slowly stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for easier handling.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten it slightly. Place a chocolate truffle or square in the center, then fold dough around it to seal.
- Place on the baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart and bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm for the lava effect!
Notes
- For best lava effect, serve the cookies warm or microwave for 10 seconds before eating.
- You can freeze the cookie dough balls (with filling inside) for make-ahead baking.
- Dark chocolate chunks or caramel-filled chocolates also make great centers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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