Description
Gooey Lava Cookies are rich, chocolatey treats with a molten center. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in chopped chocolate.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the center gooey.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat briefly for a warm, molten texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, lava cookies, dessert, easy baking