Introduction: If you’re a chocolate lover, these fudgy chocolate lava cookies will be your new favorite treat. With a rich, gooey center that melts in your mouth, they’re the ultimate indulgence. Perfectly crisp on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside, these cookies are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests with a decadent dessert.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Extra chocolate chips or chunks for filling
Instructions:
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Form the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out about 1-2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it slightly, and place a few chocolate chips or chunks in the center. Wrap the dough around the chocolate filling to form a ball.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced a few inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies have crackly tops but are still soft in the center.
- Serve: Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying the molten, gooey chocolate center. Perfect with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream!