Description

Sink your teeth into these ultra-gooey, rich, and chocolatey Vanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies. Perfect for cozy nights or as a crowd-pleasing dessert, they blend the warmth of vanilla with molten chocolate pockets nestled inside a soft, chewy cocoa base. This easy recipe brings together classic flavors in an indulgent, bakery-style cookie that’s ideal for quick baking, holiday treats, or dessert gift ideas. It’s one of those must-have cookie recipes for chocolate lovers and anyone who adores irresistible comfort food ideas.

Ingredients

1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
6 oz (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks/disks
Optional: Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Stir in 2/3 of the chocolate chunks. Chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
Scoop dough into 2-tbsp balls, place on baking sheet, and press reserved chocolate chunks on top.
Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone.
Remove and sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes