Description
Inspired by the famous Crumbl bakery, these Molten Lava Cookies feature a rich, fudgy chocolate cookie wrapped around a gooey molten chocolate center. Perfectly soft, deeply chocolatey, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re the ultimate indulgent treat! Keywords: Crumbl molten lava cookies, lava cookies recipe, chocolate stuffed cookies, gooey chocolate cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
3 tablespoons thick chocolate fudge sauce (frozen into 6 dollops)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Prepare the Lava Centers:
Line a small tray with parchment paper.
Spoon 6 small dollops (about 1 tbsp each) of chocolate fudge sauce and freeze until solid (at least 30 minutes). -
Make the Cookie Dough:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in egg and vanilla until well combined.
Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined—do not overmix. -
Assemble the Cookies:
Scoop about ¼ cup of dough per cookie. Flatten slightly in your palm.
Place one frozen fudge dollop in the center and fold dough around it, sealing well.
Place on prepared sheet and lightly flatten. -
Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
Let cookies cool on the pan for 15–20 minutes to allow lava centers to melt and cookies to firm up.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
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Use a thick fudge sauce that solidifies well when frozen for the best molten center.
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For extra gooeyness, warm the cookies for 10 seconds in the microwave before serving.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11–13 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
