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chocolate lava cookies

Irresistible Chocolate Lava Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in these chocolate lava cookies filled with a warm, gooey center, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 large Egg Can be replaced with a flax egg
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Homemade for extra flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Sea salt enhances flavor
For the Ganache Filling
  • 4 oz Dark Chocolate (chopped) High-quality for rich filling
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Use coconut cream for dairy-free
For Dusting (Optional)
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving

Equipment

  • Double Boiler
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for chocolate lava cookies
  1. In a double boiler, combine chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream over simmering water. Stir gently until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a shallow dish. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and light in color, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients with a spatula until no visible flour streaks remain.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten, place a piece of ganache in the center, and fold the dough over the ganache to seal.
  6. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Ensure your oven is preheated to 350°F (180°C) while the cookies chill.
  8. Remove cookies from the refrigerator and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look underbaked.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the ganache thoroughly before stuffing, don’t overbake, and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

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