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chocolate lava cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Lava Cookies You’ll Crave

These chocolate lava cookies are soft, fudge-like treats with a gooey ganache center that will satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa for intense taste
  • 1 large Egg substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter coconut oil can replace for dairy-free version
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda can consider using baking powder in adjusted proportions
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar granulated sugar works for simpler sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar can reduce if using sweet chocolate for filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla extract for best quality
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt vital to enhance flavors
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting optional but adds delightful touch
For the Ganache Filling
  • 4 oz Dark Chocolate choose high-quality chocolate for optimal flavor
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream replace with coconut cream for non-dairy option

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ganache: Melt dark chocolate and heavy cream in double boiler over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until no visible flour remains.
  4. Chill Dough: Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
  5. Scoop and Fill: Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten, place chilled ganache in center, and fold dough around filling.
  6. Final Chill: Arrange filled dough balls on baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) while cookies chill.
  8. Bake: Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges firm and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the ganache is chilled before filling and avoid overbaking the cookies for that perfect molten center.

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