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Molten Lava Cookies

By: Real Butter  
"Inspired by popular molten center cakes, these pillowy-soft, brownie-like cookies are made possible with real butter and a chocolate lava center made with semisweet and dark chocolate melted with vanilla."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 4.5 Read Reviews (8)

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
11 Min
Ready In:
41 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup roughly chopped dark or semisweet chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
  • Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add cocoa powder, eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
  2. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture.
  3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Using your thumb, press a thumbprint into the center; fill with a piece of chocolate and fold dough over to cover chocolate.
  4. Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm and tops are soft. Remove cookies to a cooling rack; dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm, if possible. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  5. To reheat cookies, place cookie on microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 5 seconds, or until cookie is slightly warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 205 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 38mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by JennyColada 
These cookies turned out great, and were a cinch to make! Instead of chopping up baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by Julie 
These aren't exactly what I was expecting, but they were ok. They were a pain in the butt to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by MCBARTKO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These are OK... they're actually very yummy when they come out of the oven, which is the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by Lauren 
I made this recipe for Christmas dinner this year! Everyone in my family LOVED it especially... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by NJL14 
Delicious MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by Jennifer 
This was an AMAZING recipe! Definitely tasted like something at a restaurant. I think our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by Jenni 
I was skeptical at first, on account of I HATE dark chocolate, but once the cookies were all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by Autumncat 
This is a really good recipe. It's not that hard to make and it tastes good. The only problem... MORE

 
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