Description
These indulgent Chocolate Lava Cookies feature a rich, creamy chocolate ganache center enveloped by a soft, fudgy cocoa cookie dough. With a gooey molten chocolate core, these cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a decadent homemade treat that’s simple to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder, plus 2 tablespoons divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds, then stir gently. If not smooth, continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Chill the ganache in the refrigerator for about an hour until it firms up enough to hold its shape when scooped.
- Preheat oven and start cookie dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the brown and white sugars. Use an electric hand mixer to beat until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate egg and dry ingredients: Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Lower the mixer speed and gradually add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ½ cup of cocoa powder. Mix gently until there are no dry pockets of flour and the dough is evenly combined.
- Form cookie dough discs: Using a large #40 cookie scoop, portion out balls of cookie dough onto a large baking sheet. Flatten each ball gently into a disc shape. Set the baking sheet aside for the next step.
- Fill cookies with ganache: Scoop the chilled ganache into small balls and toss each in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to coat. Place one ganache ball onto each cookie dough disc, then carefully wrap the dough around the ganache, sealing it completely within the dough to create a filled cookie ball.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the filled cookies in the preheated oven for 11 minutes. The cookies should be set on the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool further. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the molten chocolate center.
Notes
- Make sure the ganache is fully chilled before scooping to maintain its shape during assembly.
- Use an electric mixer for a creamy dough texture and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Wrap ganache balls completely in dough to prevent leakage during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- Rewarm cookies briefly in the microwave to enjoy gooey lava centers before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Lava Cookies, Filled Cookies, Molten Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Ganache Cookies, Fudgy Chocolate Cookies
