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Chocolate Lava Brownie Cups

Rich brownie cups with a gooey molten chocolate center, perfect for an indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
Center
  • 12 chocolate squares

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate, then mix with sugar.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, then dry ingredients.
  4. Fill cups halfway, add chocolate center, cover with batter.
  5. Bake until edges set but centers remain soft.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain gooey center.