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Molten Lava Cookies
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 39 min
- Servings
- 2.00 dozen, serving(s)
Categories
- Dessert
Cuisine
- American
Cooking Method
- Bake
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 24. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Molten Lava Cookies brings together 1 cup butter (softened), 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 39 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate (chopped) or 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate (chopped)
- powdered sugar (to garnish) (optional)
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Instructions
Preheat 350°F.
Cream together butter & sugar.
Add cocoa powder, eggs & vanilla. Mix well.
In separate bowl, combine flour & baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture.
Shape dough into 1" balls. Using your thumb, press into the center. Fill with a piece of chocolate & fold dough over to cover chocolate.
Place balls 2" apart on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm, but tops are still soft. Remove and cool. Dust with powder sugar, if desired.
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