Chocolate Lava Cookies
Decadent cookies that ooze melted chocolate goodness from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool the cookies on the sheet for a few minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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