CHOCOLATE LAVA BROWNIE COOKIES
These Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy, and filled with a gooey molten center. Perfect for chocolate lovers, they’re soft on the outside, melty inside, and ideal for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a decadent treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Lava Filling:
- 12 –15 chocolate chunks or chocolate truffles
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate & Butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Make the Dough: Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and place a chocolate chunk/truffle in the center. Wrap dough around it to form a ball.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until set on the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool 5 minutes before serving to keep the molten center gooey.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Chill dough for up to 2 days or freeze filled dough balls for up to 1 month.
- Customizing the Flavor: Use caramel-filled chocolate, peanut butter cups, or mint chocolate centers.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with ice cream or drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Use dairy-free butter and vegan chocolate for a plant-based version.
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days; microwave 10 seconds to re-melt the center.