Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies, a fusion of rich brownie and gooey molten lava cake in cookie form. These irresistible treats combine a fudgy exterior with a luscious chocolate center that oozes with each bite.
Ingredients
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Brownie Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lava Center:
- 12 chocolate truffle candies or chocolate squares
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt butter and chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine with wet ingredients to form dough.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate dough for 20–30 minutes.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough, place chocolate truffle in the center, and enclose with dough.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the molten center—Lindt truffles or Ghirardelli squares are recommended.
- For make-ahead cookies, warm in the microwave for 10 seconds to re-melt the center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
