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Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies

Rich, fudgy brownie cookies with a molten chocolate center—crispy on the outside and gooey inside.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
8 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the cookie dough:
  • 1 cup 170g dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup 150g granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup 50g brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup 95g all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup 25g cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the lava center:
  • 12 pieces chocolate squares or frozen chocolate ganache balls

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric hand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop (optional, for even sizing)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Melt chocolate & butter
  2. In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter together (microwave or double boiler). Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. Mix wet ingredients
  4. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Add dry ingredients
  6. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold until just combined.
  7. Chill dough (important)
  8. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes so it’s easier to handle.
  9. Shape cookies
  10. Scoop dough, flatten slightly, place a chocolate square in the center, and wrap dough around it to seal.
  11. Bake
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  13. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  14. Cool slightly & serve
  15. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm for gooey lava center.

Notes

Don’t overbake—this keeps the center molten.
Freeze chocolate centers for better “lava” effect.
Sprinkle with sea salt for extra flavor.