Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies are indulgent, fudgy, and packed with molten chocolate in the center. With a chewy exterior and gooey, chocolatey middle, they combine the best of brownies and cookies in one irresistible treat. Perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions, or just a decadent everyday snack!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips

For the Lava Center:

¼ cup chocolate ganache or chocolate chunks (for molten center)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a small piece of chocolate ganache or chocolate chunk in the center. Cover with another 2 tablespoons of dough and seal edges to encase the lava.
Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for the molten effect.

Servings and Timing

Servings: 12 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Variations

Peanut Butter Lava: Add a dollop of peanut butter in the center instead of chocolate.
Caramel Lava: Use caramel chunks for a gooey caramel surprise.
Mini Cookies: Make smaller cookies for bite-sized lava treats.
Spiced Twist: Add ¼ tsp cinnamon or a pinch of chili powder to the dough for a unique flavor.

Storage/Reheating

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat gently in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to restore gooeyness.

FAQs

Q: Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare the dough and ganache centers, freeze the unbaked cookies, and bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to baking time.

Q: Why aren’t my cookies lava-like in the center?
Make sure not to overbake—centers should still look soft when removed from the oven.

Q: Can I use chocolate chips instead of ganache?
Yes, a few extra chocolate chips in the center work, though ganache gives the best molten effect.

Conclusion

These Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies are the ultimate indulgence: chewy on the outside, molten and chocolatey in the center, and irresistible to anyone who loves chocolate. Perfect for sharing or savoring alone with a glass of milk, they’re sure to satisfy any sweet craving!

Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies

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These Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies are fudgy on the outside with a gooey, molten chocolate center—basically a brownie and cookie hybrid! Perfect for chocolate lovers, they’re indulgent, decadent, and ready in under 30 minutes. Serve warm for the ultimate melty experience.

Author: Emily
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 12 cookies
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Add dry ingredients: Fold in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
Shape cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough. If using truffles, flatten dough, place chocolate in center, and wrap dough around to seal. Place on baking sheet.
Bake: 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft. Do not overbake—cookies should be gooey.
Cool & enjoy: Let cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a plate. Serve warm for a molten chocolate center.

Notes

For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake by 1–2 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freeze unbaked dough for quick chocolate lava cookies anytime.
Use flavored truffles (peanut butter, caramel, or dark chocolate) for a twist.