Vanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies

• servings: 18 servings
• active time: 45 minutes
• total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons salted butter

• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 3 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 6 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

• flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In the microwave, melt the butter and chocolate chips together.

3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until bubbles form on top, about 2 minute. Add in vanilla and melted chocolate, whisking until the mix looks glossy. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks. Put the bowl in the freezer, let the dough sit for 30 minutes, until it is scoop-able. The batter should be like a thickened fudge. DO NOT skip this step. It's essential to the recipe.

4. Line a small baking sheet or plate with parchment paper (anything that fits in your freezer). Using a 1/4 cup measure cookie scoop, scoop the dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 15-30 minutes, until firm. DO NOT skip this step. It's essential to the recipe.

5. Pull the dough balls out of the freezer. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Space the cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the cookies start to set around the edges, the centers should be a little doughy. Let cool on the pan.

6. Sprinkle with sea salt. Eat warm or let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Hot chocolate with whipped cream is wonderful for dipping (:

Nutrition

• Calories: 244 kcal