Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava (Print-Friendly Version)
Lush chocolate cookies filled with creamy, molten peanut butter for a gooey surprise inside.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry ingredients
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125 grams all-purpose flour
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50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
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2.5 grams baking soda
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1.25 grams salt
→ Wet ingredients
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113 grams unsalted butter, softened
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100 grams granulated sugar
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110 grams packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
→ Peanut butter filling
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128 grams creamy peanut butter
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60 grams powdered sugar
→ Add-ins
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90 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Detailed Directions:
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Combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in a small bowl, mixing until a thick dough forms. Shape into 12 small balls, approximately one teaspoon each, then freeze for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing to form a soft dough, then fold in the chocolate chips.
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Scoop 22 grams (approximately 1½ tablespoons) of chocolate dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen peanut butter ball in the center. Wrap dough around filling, rolling into a smooth ball. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough and filling.
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Bake cookies for 9 to 11 minutes. Allow to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to set their shape.
# Helpful Advice:
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Freezing the peanut butter filling prevents it from melting during baking.
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Ensure butter is softened for a light, fluffy dough texture.
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Cooling cookies on the baking sheet helps maintain their structure.