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Gooey Lava Chocolate Cookies

Gooey Lava Chocolate Cookies That Will Melt Your Heart

These Gooey Lava Chocolate Cookies are irresistible with a crispy edge and molten fudge center, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Chunks Substitute with semi-sweet chocolate chunks if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Avoid margarine for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No known substitutions.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with more granulated sugar.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature eggs mix better.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Homemade or almond extract are good alternatives.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Using whole wheat will change texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter.

Equipment

  • Double boiler
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the chocolate and butter using a double boiler until smooth and glossy. Cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk granulated and brown sugar into the cooled chocolate mixture until combined and glossy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well and then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Sift and fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt gently into the chocolate mix.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks evenly into the batter.
  6. Scoop the dough onto lined baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced apart. Chill for 15-30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be served warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra delightful treat.

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