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chocolate lava cookies Recipe

chocolate lava cookies Recipe
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Deliciously rich chocolate lava cookies with a molten dark chocolate center, combining a soft cocoa-flavored cookie exterior with an indulgent, creamy ganache filling. Perfect for chocoholics craving a gooey, warm treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 200 gm dark chocolate, chopped
  • 100 ml heavy cream

For Garnish

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting the baked cookies

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate ganache: Melt the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream together in a double boiler until completely smooth. Once melted, pour the ganache into a shallow dish and refrigerate until set and firm.
  2. Scoop the ganache: When set, scoop out about 2 teaspoons of ganache per cookie, place them on a lined baking sheet, and freeze until solid. This makes stuffing easier.
  3. Make the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy and pale. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix dough: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Chill the dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for 1 hour to firm it up and develop flavor.
  7. Assemble cookies: Using about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten a portion in your hand, place a frozen ganache ball in the center, and carefully seal the dough around it, forming a smooth ball.
  8. Chill again: Place the stuffed cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to maintain shape while baking.
  9. Preheat oven: Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  10. Bake the cookies: Arrange the cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  11. Cool and dust: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overbake to keep the center molten.
  • Freezing the ganache before stuffing makes handling easier and prevents melting.
  • Use good quality dark chocolate for the ganache to maximize flavor.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan butter and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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