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Close-up of two halves of a soft cookie revealing intensely melted chocolate oozing out, showcasing perfect Melted Chocolate Cookies.

Melted Chocolate Cookies

These cookies feature a rich, soft center thanks to the melted chocolate base. They are simple to make and result in very rich cookies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies

Equipment

  • baking tray

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g dark chocolate, melted
  • 80 g butter
  • 120 g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 120 g flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Melt the chocolate and butter together.
  • Add the sugar and egg, then whisk these ingredients well.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture.
  • Mix all ingredients until the dough is thick and glossy.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a prepared baking tray.
  • Bake for 10 to 11 minutes at 175°C.

Notes

When I first tested these, my kids hovered around the counter waiting for the chocolate to cool just enough to taste. One bite in, and we all agreed they were some of the richest cookies we’d ever made.
By Grace Williams, Contributor at Recipes by Betty.
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