Description
Indulge in these Chocolate Lava M&M Surprise Cookies, featuring a gooey melted chocolate truffle center wrapped in a rich cocoa cookie dough studded with chocolate chips and colorful mini M&Ms. These decadent American-style cookies offer a delightful combination of texture and flavor, perfect for dessert or sharing at festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini M&Ms
Filling and Topping
- 12 mini chocolate truffles or chocolate candies (such as Lindt or Dove)
- Extra mini M&Ms for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, blending well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until completely combined without overmixing.
- Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini M&Ms to the dough to distribute them evenly throughout.
- Prepare cookies with truffle centers: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, slightly flatten it in your palm, then place one mini chocolate truffle in the center. Wrap the dough fully around the truffle, sealing it securely to create the lava center.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet with a few inches of space between each to allow spreading. Press a few extra mini M&Ms onto the top of each cookie for decoration.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked to maintain the molten texture inside.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can use any favorite mini chocolate candy for the surprise molten center to customize flavors.
- For even gooier centers, slightly underbake the cookies by reducing baking time by one to two minutes.
- These cookies freeze well when wrapped tightly, keeping fresh for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
