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Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies featuring a rich, gooey molten chocolate center encased in a fudgy brownie-like cookie exterior. Perfectly balanced with a blend of semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies offer a deliciously warm and melty surprise that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Chocolate Mixture

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cookie Dough

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Filling

  • Extra chocolate chips or chocolate chunks for the lava center (about 1-2 chocolate chips/chunks per cookie)

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session until completely smooth. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
  2. Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring it’s well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the cooled melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture until the batter is uniform and fully blended.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet chocolate batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up, which helps in shaping and containing the lava center.
  6. Shape and Fill Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough and slightly flatten each portion. Place a few chocolate chips or a small chunk of chocolate in the center, then carefully fold the dough around the chocolate to fully encase it, forming a ball.
  7. Bake: Arrange the prepared cookie dough balls spaced about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set while the centers remain soft to ensure a gooey lava middle.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm to enjoy the molten lava chocolate center at its best.

Notes

  • For the gooey lava center, seal the chocolate chips or chunks well inside the dough to prevent them from leaking during baking.
  • Do not overbake; the centers should remain soft to preserve the lava effect.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  • You can customize the lava center with different types of chocolate—dark, milk, or even white chocolate chunks.
  • The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking, or frozen for up to 1 month.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/chocolate-lava-brownie-cookies-recipe-4/