Description
Soft and chewy chocolate lava cookies with crisp edges and a rich, gooey chocolate center that melts in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until fully combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks evenly.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain the molten center.
- Use high quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Chill dough slightly if too soft before baking.
- Reheat briefly to restore gooey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate lava cookies, gooey cookies, molten chocolate cookies, chewy chocolate cookies, easy dessert recipe