Description
Molten chocolate lava M&M surprise cookies deliver an unexpected delight with each warm, gooey bite. Melted chocolate centers and colorful candy shells create a playful dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Wet Ingredients and Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup M&M candies
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a whipped, airy consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until completely integrated and smooth.
- Separately, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a soft, pliable dough.
- Gently mix in mini chocolate chips until evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
- Take a tablespoon of dough and flatten it into a thin disc in your palm.
- Place a small dollop of chocolate hazelnut spread in the center of the disc.
- Strategically position a few M&M candies atop the spread.
- Cover the filling with another small dough piece, carefully sealing the edges to create a fully enclosed ball.
- Roll the stuffed dough into a smooth, uniform sphere.
- Arrange cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Refrigerate the prepared cookies for 20 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) during chilling time.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops develop slight crackling.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing from oven.
- Transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve immediately while warm for a molten chocolate center, or enjoy at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill the dough balls for at least 20 minutes to prevent spreading and help maintain the surprise filling during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep the same rich chocolate flavor.
- Experiment with different chocolate spreads or nut butters as alternative fillings for unique flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg