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Chocolate Lava Cookies

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Chocolate lava cookies are soft, chewy chocolate cookies filled with molten ganache that oozes out when warm. They combine the decadence of lava cake with the comfort of a cookie—perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup (200 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream

For the Chocolate Cookies:

1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (40 g) Dutch process cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar

2 egg yolks, room temperature

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the ganache: Heat heavy cream until just boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy. Chill for 10–15 minutes until scoopable.
  2. Scoop ganache into 17 small balls, place on parchment-lined tray, and freeze until solid.
  3. Make the cookie dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (2 minutes). Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  5. Add dry ingredients and mix on low until a soft dough forms.
  6. Assemble cookies: Divide dough into 17 portions (about 2 tbsp each). Flatten slightly, place a frozen ganache ball in the center, and wrap dough around it, sealing completely. Roll into smooth balls.
  7. Place on baking sheets, spaced apart, and bake for 10–11 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Cool 10 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to rack for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm for molten centers.

Notes

Ensure ganache balls are fully frozen before baking to keep centers molten.

For deeper flavor, add 1 tsp espresso powder to the dough.

Use dark chocolate for richer ganache or swap with white chocolate or caramel for variations.

Chill shaped cookies 10 minutes before baking if dough is too soft.

Serve with ice cream or raspberry sauce for an elegant touch.

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