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Molten Lava Cookies

These molten lava cookies feature a chewy texture with a rich, gooey chocolate center, perfect for impressing guests with a dramatic dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 6 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Centers
  • 3 tbsp chocolate fudge sauce (the thick kind) Use a thick fudge sauce for a true lava flow.
Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened, salted or unsalted) Room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder Best for a rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • powdered sugar (for dusting) For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Freeze 6 dollops of chocolate fudge sauce on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate, each about 1/2 tbsp.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mixing Dough
  1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Add in the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt and mix just until combined.
Assembling Cookies
  1. Scoop out 6 equally sized cookie dough balls, flatten each one.
  2. Place a frozen dollop of chocolate fudge in the center, fold the dough over it, and place on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes.
  2. Let cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Notes

If your kitchen is hot, chill dough for 10 minutes before assembling to make wrapping easier. For extra drama, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle flaky salt right before serving.