Description
Soft, chewy chocolate cookies with molten centers that ooze rich chocolate with every bite perfect for chocoholics and dessert lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (180g) chocolate chips
- 8–10 chocolate truffles or chocolate chunks for centers
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- 3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- 6. Fold in chocolate chips.
- 7. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly. Place a chocolate truffle or chunk in the center, then cover with another tablespoon of dough and seal edges.
- 8. Arrange on the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- 9. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked.
- 10. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm for gooey centers.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking if it’s too soft.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best lava effect.
- Reheat leftover cookies in the microwave for 10 seconds to revive the molten center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, lava cookies, molten dessert, gooey chocolate