Chocolate Lava Cookies Indulgence (Print Version)
Decadent molten-centered chocolate cookies with crackly tops; an indulgent treat ideal for chocolate lovers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Chocolate
05 - 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
06 - 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, cut into 12 chunks
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
02 - Place 6 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate and the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until thoroughly melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, blend granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
04 - Pour the melted chocolate and butter into the sugar and egg mixture. Stir until fully smooth.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix. The dough should be thick and sticky.
06 - Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before shaping.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Divide chilled dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each, place a chocolate chunk in the center, and fold dough around the chocolate, sealing completely.
09 - Arrange the cookie dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops appear crackly but centers remain soft.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm to enjoy the molten center.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Rich gooey chocolate rivers hidden inside a soft cookie shell
- Crackly shiny tops just like the best bakery cookies
- Comes together in just about half an hour with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for make-ahead and bake-later because the dough chills beautifully
02 -
- Perfect for make-ahead as the dough or shaped balls chill up to twenty four hours
- Best served warm straight from the oven or gently reheated to get that dreamy molten interior
- High quality chocolate is absolutely vital for the richest flavor and best lava texture
03 -
- Always use room temperature eggs and real butter for best texture
- Avoid overbaking to preserve that soft molten center
- Handle the dough gently when shaping and sealing so the chocolate center does not leak
- A little practice folding and sealing the dough makes the perfect lava surprise every time