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Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with a molten, gooey center. Perfect for chocolate lovers, theyโ€™re crispy on the edges and decadently soft in the middle. These cookies are an indulgent treat, ideal for special occasions or whenever you need a chocolate fix.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (156g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (45g) cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 12 squares of dark chocolate (for molten center)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten it slightly. Place a square of dark chocolate in the center and cover it with more dough, rolling into a ball. Repeat for all cookies.
  7. Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center looks slightly undercooked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for a gooey lava center.

Notes

  • For an extra gooey center, use high-quality dark chocolate squares.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to restore the molten center.
  • You can freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months and bake directly from frozen.