Description
Soft, chewy chocolate cookies with a warm, gooey molten chocolate center—perfect for any occasion and surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each round until smooth.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Add about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate to the center, then top with another tablespoon of dough. Seal the edges.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Notes
[‘Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft.’, ‘Seal the edges of the dough around the chocolate filling to prevent leaks.’, ‘Don’t overbake—the centers should look slightly underdone.’, ‘Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the cookies for an extra flavor boost.’]
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: chocolate lava cookies, gooey cookies, molten chocolate cookies, easy dessert, chocolate dessert