Gooey Chocolate Lava Cookies

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Description:

These Gooey Chocolate Lava Cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! With a fudgy cookie exterior and a molten, gooey chocolate center, they’re a decadent dessert perfect for any special occasion or indulgent craving.

Ingredients (Quantities):

For the Cookie Dough:

  • All-purpose flour: 1 cup
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: ½ cup
  • Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
  • Salt: ¼ teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter: ½ cup (softened)
  • Granulated sugar: ½ cup
  • Brown sugar: ¼ cup
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Chocolate chips: 1 cup (semi-sweet or dark)

For the Lava Center:

  • Chocolate pieces or squares: 12 small pieces (such as chocolate truffles, chocolate squares, or chocolate bars broken into small chunks)

Optional Ingredients:

  • Sea salt: a pinch on top for added flavor
  • Espresso powder: ¼ teaspoon for a richer chocolate flavor

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare a Baking Sheet:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Form the Cookies and Add Lava Center:

  • Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a piece of chocolate in the center, then fold the dough around it to fully enclose the chocolate. Roll into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and chocolate pieces, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake:

  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly undercooked. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

7. Cool and Serve:

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy while still warm for the best gooey lava effect!

Tips for Success:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: It will give the best gooey center.
  • Do not overbake: Bake just until the edges are set for a soft, gooey center.
  • Freeze lava centers: For an extra gooey center, freeze the chocolate pieces before inserting them into the cookie dough.

Recommendations:

  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent dessert.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition (per cookie, estimated):

  • Calories: 200
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 100mg

Enjoy these Gooey Chocolate Lava Cookies—a decadent dessert that’s bound to impress with its irresistible molten center!

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