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Easy Chocolate Lava Cookies – Soft Center, Crispy Edge

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Chocolate Lava Cookies combine a rich, fudgy chocolate cookie exterior with a surprise molten chocolate center — perfect for when you’re craving a luxurious homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

Lava Center:

  • 10–12 pieces of dark chocolate or truffle centers, frozen

Instructions

  • Freeze chocolate centers for at least 1 hour.

  • Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla.

  • Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix into wet ingredients.

  • Chill dough 30–45 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  • Scoop 2 tbsp dough, flatten, place frozen chocolate in center, and wrap completely.

  • Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers soft.

  • Cool 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use caramel, peanut butter, or mint chocolate for filling variations.

  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze.

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