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Chocolate Lava Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cookies Recipe

5.1 from 8 reviews

Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of these Chocolate Lava Cookies that are a delightful treat for any chocolate lover. With a soft cookie exterior and a molten fudge center, these cookies are sure to impress!

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • ½ cup (113g) salted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (28g) cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Fudge Filling:

  • 1 x recipe for Easy One Pot Hot Fudge Sauce
  • 2 tbsp (12g) cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Make the fudge filling. Prepare the Easy Hot Fudge Sauce and whisk in cocoa powder. Refrigerate until set.
  2. Make the cookie dough. Cream butter and sugars, mix in egg and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients, add to wet mixture, and refrigerate dough.
  3. Prepare fudge balls. Scoop fudge sauce, coat in cocoa, freeze. Portion dough, wrap fudge inside, and chill.
  4. Bake the cookies. Preheat oven, line trays, bake cookies until set. Cool on baking sheet.

Notes

  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
  • Ensure the fudge filling is well chilled to prevent leakage during baking.

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Keywords: Chocolate Lava Cookies, Fudge-filled Cookies, Chocolate Desserts