Description
Indulgent chocolate lava brownie cookies melt hearts with rich, gooey centers that promise pure dessert bliss. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each warm, decadent bite of these irresistible treats perfect for intimate gatherings or sweet personal moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 grams / 6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (90 grams / 3.2 ounces) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (115 grams / 4 ounces) unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Binding Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150 grams / 5.3 ounces) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams / 3.5 ounces) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 grams / 0.9 ounces) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a silky chocolate base by gently melting chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir at 20-second intervals until the mixture transforms into a glossy, uniform liquid. Allow the melted mixture to cool slightly.
- Craft a rich foundation by vigorously whisking granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes luxuriously smooth and creamy.
- Marry the chocolate and sugar mixtures by slowly incorporating the melted chocolate into the sugar mixture. In a separate vessel, delicately combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with gentle, deliberate strokes until just integrated.
- Enhance flavor development by wrapping the dough in plastic and allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour, ensuring optimal texture and taste.
- Prepare for baking by heating the oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Craft each cookie by scooping dough, creating a small well for hidden chocolate chips. Encase the chips completely, forming perfect spherical mounds.
- Transform the raw dough into decadent treats by positioning cookie balls on prepared sheets, maintaining generous spacing. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for crackled edges and slightly underdone centers – the hallmark of lava-like perfection.
- Allow cookies to settle briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve immediately to experience the molten chocolate core at its most indulgent moment.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and create a dense, rich texture that enhances the lava-like center.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a more intense, complex flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like milk, dark, or even add a sprinkle of sea salt to create unexpected flavor dimensions.
- For gluten-free options, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg