Chocolate Lava Cookies
Decadent, gooey-centered chocolate cookies with a crisp exterior and molten chocolate core — perfect for dessert lovers.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup 170g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup 115g unsalted butter
- ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup 25g unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar or extra chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually stir in melted chocolate mixture.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop cookie dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Optional: Press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per cookie, approx.):
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sugar: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg