Description
Gooey chocolate lava cake cookies melt hearts with rich, molten centers that promise indulgent bliss. Silky chocolate and delicate cookie edges invite chocolate enthusiasts to savor each irresistible, warm bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate
Sweeteners and Binding:
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)
Flavor Enhancers and Stabilizers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish and Serving:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Create a luxurious base by thoroughly blending softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract, vigorously stirring until the ingredients meld seamlessly into a uniform mixture.
- In a separate vessel, carefully sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, working slowly to develop a tender, cohesive dough without overmixing.
- Wrap the dough completely and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for half an hour, helping the flavors meld and the texture firm up.
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface.
- Extract portions of chilled dough, flattening each slightly to create a small disc with a gentle depression in the center.
- Nestle a rich chocolate piece into the center of each dough disc, carefully encasing the chocolate completely by folding and rolling the dough into smooth, seamless spheres.
- Arrange the cookie spheres on the prepared baking sheet, providing ample space between each for proper expansion during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly set edges while maintaining a soft, yielding center that promises a molten chocolate experience.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for several minutes, enabling them to stabilize and prevent potential breakage.
- Transfer to a cooling rack, then dust with a delicate veil of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the center remains gloriously melted, potentially accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a rich, intense molten center.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like milk or white chocolate for unique flavor variations.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same texture and consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg