Description
Crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside, these Chocolate Lava Cookies feature a rich cocoa cookie dough filled with a smooth vanilla-white chocolate cream center. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this indulgent treat combines multiple textures and flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100g dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for filling)
- 60g white chocolate (optional, for filling)
- Bitter chocolate chunks or shavings (for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, butter, and white chocolate. Mix until smooth. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix well, then stir in melted dark chocolate.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture to form a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into walnut-sized balls. Place on baking sheet and press centers to create a well.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Immediately after baking, press centers again gently to deepen the well.
- Once cookies are cool, spoon the cream filling into each center.
- Top with chocolate shavings or chunks. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough to prevent excess spreading during baking.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Re-pressing the center after baking helps hold the cream filling better.
- Store cookies unfilled if preparing ahead and add filling before serving.
- Microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving to restore gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
