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Chocolate Lava Brownie Cookies

Indulgent brownie cookie hybrids with a gooey chocolate center, perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Forms the base and gives structure.
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda Provides a subtle lift for a light texture.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances the sweetness of the chocolate.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and helps achieve a chewy texture.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar For sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed Enhances flavor and depth with its caramel notes.
  • 2 large eggs Serves as a binding agent in the dough.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Imbues the cookies with a lovely aromatic essence.
Chocolate Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Intensifies the chocolate flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Melty morsels that make every bite magical.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chunks Elevates texture and delivers a decadent chocolate surprise.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Stir in the cocoa powder to create a smooth dough.
  8. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
  9. Scoop the dough and roll it into balls. Place them on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are set, and centers remain soft.
  2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, allow butter to soften at room temperature. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. You can add a pinch of sea salt before baking or swap chocolate types for variations.