Description
Indulgent chocolate lava brownie cookies blend classic brownie richness with gooey cookie magic. Molten chocolate centers create irresistible dessert perfection for chocolate enthusiasts eager to elevate their baking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170 g / 6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (90 g / 3.2 oz) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g / 0.9 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Gently melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 20-second intervals until smooth and glossy. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Sugar Fusion: Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes silky and creamy.
- Dough Composition: Gradually blend the melted chocolate into the sugar mixture. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Flavor Maturation: Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour to develop optimal texture and taste.
- Oven Preparation and Cookie Shaping: Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough, creating a small cavity for hidden chocolate chips. Encase chips completely, forming uniform spherical mounds.
- Baking Process: Arrange cookie balls on prepared sheets with ample spacing. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for crackled edges and slightly underdone centers that indicate a perfect lava-like consistency.
- Serving Suggestion: Let cookies rest briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve immediately to experience the molten chocolate core at its most decadent moment.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Use low, steady microwave heat and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture.
- Dough Resting Strategy: Refrigerate dough for at least one hour to intensify flavors, improve cookie structure, and create a more concentrated chocolate experience.
- Precise Baking Window: Watch cookies carefully during the 10-12 minute baking time; slight underbaking is crucial for achieving the signature molten lava center.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend or almond flour to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg