Chocolate Lava Cookies 

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these decadent chocolate lava cookies. Each cookie features a rich, fudgy center that oozes out when bitten into, reminiscent of a molten lava cake. With a combination of cake flour, cocoa powder, and a touch of cornstarch, these cookies offer a soft and chewy texture that perfectly complements the gooey center. Whether you're a chocolate lover or looking to impress guests, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Ganache:

• 6 oz (170 g) semisweet chocolate bar, finely chopped

• ⅔ cup (157 ml) heavy cream

For the Cookie Dough:

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar

• ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, firmly packed

• 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3⅓ cups (375 g) cake flour

• ½ cup (50 g) dark cocoa powder

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Prepare the Ganache:

   • In a small bowl, place the finely chopped semisweet chocolate.

   • Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to boil.

   • Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute.

   • Stir until smooth and fully combined.

   • Transfer the ganache to a shallow dish and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

2. Prepare the Cookie Dough:

   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add the egg and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   • Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, dark cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

   • Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

3. Assemble the Cookies:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled ganache and roll them into balls.

   • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough and flatten them into disks.

   • Place a ganache ball in the center of each cookie dough disk and fold the dough around the ganache, sealing the edges completely.

   • Roll the filled dough balls between your hands to smooth them out.

   • Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

   • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Serve:

   • Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

   • Enjoy these indulgent treats with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 369 kcal

• Protein: 5 g

• Fat: 20 g

  • Saturated Fat: 12 g

• Carbohydrates: 44 g

  • Fiber: 2 g

  • Sugars: 30 g

• Cholesterol: 70 mg

• Sodium: 200 mg

• Potassium: 150 mg

• Vitamin A: 300 IU

• Calcium: 30 mg

• Iron: 2 mg