Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! With a soft, brownie-like interior and a gooey molten center, these cookies are perfect for a rich, indulgent dessert.
Ingredients:
- For the cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate or white chocolate chunks (for lava center)
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (for lava center)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the cookie dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. The dough will be thick.
- Prepare the chocolate lava centers:
- Place the chopped chocolate and milk or white chocolate chunks into a small bowl. If desired, you can lightly microwave them for 20-30 seconds to slightly melt them for a smoother lava center.
- Assemble the cookies:
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hands.
- Place a spoonful of the chocolate mixture in the center and then cover it with more dough to seal it.
- Roll the dough into a ball, ensuring the molten chocolate is hidden inside.
- Bake the cookies:
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should look slightly set on the edges, but the centers should still be soft. Do not overbake, or the lava centers won’t be as gooey.
- Cool and serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When you bite into these cookies, expect a warm, gooey molten center filled with rich chocolatey goodness!
Tips:
- For extra gooey centers: If you want your lava centers to be extra molten, you can freeze the chocolate chunks before placing them inside the dough. This helps the molten center stay intact while baking.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze them for longer storage. To reheat, just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to warm up the gooey centers.
Enjoy these irresistibly gooey, chocolate-packed treats that are perfect for any occasion!