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Let me share my favorite indulgent cookie recipe - Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies! These amazing treats combine everything wonderful about fudgy brownies and molten lava cakes into one perfect cookie. That chewy brownie exterior with the gooey chocolate center creates pure magic in every bite.
What Makes Them Special
What I love about these cookies is how they give you the best of both worlds - that slightly crisp brownie-like outside and warm flowing chocolate inside. They look so impressive when you break them open but they're actually fun to make. Perfect for when you want to really wow someone special.
What You'll Need
- For the Cookie Base: - Good quality dark chocolate (8 oz) - Soft unsalted butter (½ cup) - Regular sugar (¾ cup) - Fresh eggs - All-purpose flour (½ cup) - Just a bit of baking powder and salt
- For the Magic Center: - Your favorite chocolate squares or truffles
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Let's Start Baking
- Get Melty:
- First melt your chocolate and butter together until smooth let it cool a bit.
- Mix with Love:
- Whisk those eggs and sugar until they're pale then slowly add your chocolate mixture.
- Add the Dry Team:
- Gently fold in your sifted flour baking powder and salt.
- Hide the Treasure:
- Roll into balls tuck that chocolate center inside make sure it's well covered.
- Time to Bake:
- Into a 350°F oven for about 10-12 minutes serve them warm for that perfect flow.
Make Them Your Own
- Try adding some chopped nuts for crunch
- Use caramel or peanut butter centers for fun
- Switch to white chocolate if you prefer
- Need gluten-free? Use your favorite blend
Perfect Pairings
These cookies are amazing warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Sometimes I drizzle extra chocolate or caramel sauce on top. They're also perfect with coffee or tea for a cozy treat.
Keep Them Fresh
Store your cookies in an airtight container they'll stay good for about 3 days. Want that molten center back? Just 10-15 seconds in the microwave does the trick. You can even freeze the dough balls and bake them fresh whenever you need a chocolate fix.
Quick Answers
- Make ahead? Absolutely - freeze those dough balls!
- Spreading too much? Give them a quick chill first
- Need dairy-free? Use your favorite alternatives
- For the gooeyest center slightly underbake and use soft chocolates
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why chill the dough?
Chilling helps prevent spreading and makes dough easier to handle. Chill up to 30 minutes if too soft.
- → What chocolate works best?
High-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate gives richest flavor. Milk chocolate makes sweeter cookies.
- → How do I get the perfect molten center?
Slightly underbake - edges should be set but centers soft. Extra chocolate chips in center help too.
- → Can I make these ahead?
Yes, freeze dough balls up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to time.
- → How do I store and reheat?
Store 3 days at room temp. Microwave 10 seconds to restore gooey center.