Description
Soft and chewy red velvet cookies with a rich, gooey chocolate center. These molten cookies combine the classic flavor of red velvet with a luscious melted chocolate surprise in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12–14 chocolate truffles or chocolate chunks (for center)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, place a chocolate truffle or chunk in the center, and wrap the dough around to seal.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm for a molten center.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate truffles or chunks for the best molten center.
- Do not overbake to keep the centers gooey.
- Cookies can be rewarmed in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to re-melt the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg