Description
These Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies are soft, fudgy, and filled with gooey chocolate centers that melt in your mouth. They’re perfect for when you crave brownies and cookies at the same time. Quick to whip up and sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the cookies:
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
For the lava centers:
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12 chocolate truffles or squares of chocolate (e.g., Lindt or Ghirardelli)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3️⃣ Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4️⃣ Combine: Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
5️⃣ Add dry ingredients: Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.
6️⃣ Form cookies: Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly. Place a chocolate truffle or square in the center, then cover with another tablespoon of dough. Seal the edges and form into a ball.
7️⃣ Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the tops are set but still soft in the center.
8️⃣ Cool and serve: Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for the best lava effect!
Notes
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For a molten center, don’t overbake.
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These cookies store well in an airtight container, but reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds to revive the lava goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min