Choc Chip Molten Lava Cookies

Enjoy the rich chocolatey flavor of these choc chip molten lava cookies. These cookies are ideal for chocolate lovers, with a crispy exterior and a gooey, melty center.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips additional
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth

In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined

Add eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, and whisk until smooth

Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar mixture and mix well

In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined

Fold in the additional 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using

Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly soft

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes

Gently transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely

As they cool, the centers will set and become molten lava-like

Serve and enjoy these delicious choc chip molten lava cookies