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I can’t wait for you to try this—Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies are the ultimate treat. Just picture fudgy brownies and gooey lava cake all mixed into one bite-sized wonder. You get a chewy, chocolaty outside, packed with melty chocolate right in the middle. Pure bliss, honestly.
Why They're Awesome
The coolest part about these cookies? You get both a crispy-chewy brownie shell and a melty chocolate middle. They look so impressive when you break them open. Plus, they're just plain fun to whip up. Make them when you want to wow your friends or treat yourself.
Stuff You'll Need
- For That Gooey Center: - Pick your fave chocolate bars or truffles
- For the Dough: - Good dark chocolate (8 oz) - Unsalted butter, nice and soft (½ cup) - Sugar (¾ cup) - Eggs - All-purpose flour (½ cup) - A bit of baking powder and a pinch of salt
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Time to Bake!
- Pop in the Oven:
- Heat to 350°F and bake 10-12 minutes. They’re dreamy eaten warm—the middles stay silky.
- Tuck in the Surprise:
- Take dough balls, press a chocolate piece into each one, and make sure it’s buried well.
- Mixing Up the Dry Stuff:
- Sift in your flour, baking powder, and salt—fold into your wet mix gently.
- Sugar and Eggs:
- Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy and light, then pour in your chocolate-butter.
- Melt and Cool:
- Melt butter and chocolate until smooth, then set aside so it’s not too hot.
Make It Yours
- Go gluten-free if you want, easy with your usual blend
- Swap to white chocolate for something different
- Stick a caramel or nut butter center in there
- Try mixing in nuts for a little crunch
Tasty Combos
They’re unreal straight from the oven with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Some days I pour a little extra caramel or chocolate on top. They even hit the spot with tea or coffee when you're feeling cozy.
How to Store
Pop your cookies in a container with a tight lid—they’ll stay soft about three days. Want that gooey middle again? Microwave for fifteen seconds or so. If you made extra dough balls, freeze them and bake up fresh ones whenever you’re craving chocolate.
FAQs
- Can you prep ahead? Totally—freeze those dough balls!
- Cookies spreading out? Chill the dough for a bit
- Dairy-free swap? Go with your go-to substitutes
- Want the gooiest middle? Shorten bake time and use soft chocolates
Common Questions
- → What's the deal with chilling dough?
Popping the dough in the fridge stops it from spreading all over the place and makes it simple to roll. Toss it in for up to 30 minutes if it’s too sticky.
- → Which chocolate should I grab?
Go for really good dark or semi-sweet chocolate to get loads of flavor. Want things extra sweet? Milk chocolate’s your friend.
- → How do I nail that gooey middle?
Take them out early—edges should look done but middles need to jiggle. Stuff a few chocolate chips inside for bonus meltiness.
- → Can I prep these in advance?
You totally can! Freeze the dough blobs for up to 2 months. Bake them straight from the freezer—just tack on another minute or two.
- → How do I keep them fresh and reheat?
Leave them out up to three days. Want the centers gooey again? Zap in the microwave for about 10 seconds.