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Delicious Volcano Chocolate Lava Cookie Skillet Recipe Easy and Perfect with Ice Cream

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A warm, gooey chocolate lava cookie baked in a skillet with a molten center, crispy edges, and served with cold vanilla ice cream for the perfect cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and dark)
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the butter in the skillet or microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar with the melted butter. Stir until smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until thick but spreadable.
  7. Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to scatter on top.
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the skillet and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are set and slightly crisp but the center jiggles slightly.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes to thicken the lava center.
  11. Serve warm directly from the skillet with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cookie tender and chewy. Watch the oven carefully to avoid overbaking. Let the cookie rest after baking to thicken the molten center. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate chips and ice cream.

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