Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cookies. Each bite reveals a warm, gooey chocolate center that pairs perfectly with creamy peanut butter, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a special treat, these cookies are sure to impress and become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
- Scoop out cookie dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg