Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies
Fudgy cookies with molten chocolate centers offer rich brownie flavor and satisfying gooey texture, perfect for chocolate lovers craving decadent treats.
Equipment
- 1 oven Preheat to 350°F
- 1 microwave-safe bowl For melting butter
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet Line with parchment paper
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 –8 oz chocolate chunks or chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in microwave-safe bowl or on stovetop; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar; mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; fold gently until just combined.
- Scoop 1.5–2 tablespoons dough, flatten slightly, place chocolate chunk or ganache in center.
- Wrap dough around chocolate and roll into a ball.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake 9–12 minutes until edges set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to wire rack.
- Serve warm to enjoy molten chocolate centers.
Notes
- Use soft ganache or caramel-chocolate blend for extra gooey centers.
- Underbake slightly for fudgier texture.
- Add sea salt or chopped nuts for crunch.
- Pairs well with cold milk or vanilla ice cream.