Imagine biting into a cookie that's part brownie, part molten chocolate heaven – sounds too good to be true? Prepare to have your dessert expectations completely shattered! These Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies are not just a treat; they're a decadent experience that will transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure. With a crisp exterior that gives way to a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate center, these cookies are about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium heatproof bowl, melt the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips together. Use a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully combined.
- Allow the melted chocolate mixture to cool slightly for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Whisk in the granulated sugar until well incorporated and the mixture looks glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache filling by warming the ganache slightly to make it more pliable.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball and fill with a teaspoon of chocolate ganache.
- Carefully cover the ganache with a small amount of additional cookie dough, sealing the filling inside.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm for the best lava effect, with the chocolate center oozing out when broken.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Ensure your butter and chocolate are melted smoothly but not overheated. The ideal consistency will help create that perfect lava-like center.
- Ganache Technique: For the most luxurious filling, make your ganache ahead of time and let it cool to a slightly firm but still pliable consistency. This helps prevent it from completely melting during baking.
- Don't Overmix: When adding flour, fold gently and stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Precise Baking Time: Watch your cookies closely in the last few minutes of baking. The magic happens when the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
- Serving Suggestion: These cookies are best served warm. If they've cooled, a quick 10-second microwave can revive that irresistible lava effect.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container and consume within 2-3 days for maximum freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 55mg
