Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies Recipe with Rich Molten Filling
Rich brownie-style cookies with a soft center and a molten chocolate filling inside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 small chocolate truffles or chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate and butter until smooth.
- Whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla until thickened.
- Mix melted chocolate into egg mixture.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently.
- Wrap dough around chocolate filling to form balls.
- Place on baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
Seal the filling completely to prevent leaks. Do not overbake to maintain a molten center.