Irresistible 5-Minute Chocolate Lava Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate Lava Cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day. These rich, gooey treats are easy to make and ideal for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 4 small chocolate truffles or squares
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into balls, place a chocolate truffle in the center of each, and seal the dough around it.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best results.
- Do not overbake to keep the centers gooey.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg