Decadent Chocolate Lava Cookies: A Melt-In-Your-Mouth Delight”
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate chunks or chips (for the molten center)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Melt Chocolate and Butter:
In a double boiler or microwave, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined.
Form the Cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and flatten slightly in your hand.Place a few chocolate chunks or chips in the center of each flattened dough.
Enclose the chocolate with the dough, forming a sealed ball.
Bake:
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart as they will spread.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve:
Enjoy these warm for a gooey chocolate experience, or let them cool for a firmer but still decadent treat.
Conclusion:
These chocolate lava cookies are sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings with their rich flavor and molten chocolate center.
They are perfect for special occasions, gifts, or a wonderful treat to brighten any day.
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