Pin Buttery, soft cookie cups with a molten, gooey center quickly baked to perfection in your air fryer. A decadent treat for any occasion.
I first served this recipe for a family gathering and everyone loved how easy and delicious it was.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients: 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter melted, 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar packed, 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Mix-ins: 1/2 cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, 6 squares (about 30 g) milk or dark chocolate (for gooey center)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour baking soda and salt.
- Step 2:
- In a separate bowl, stir together melted butter brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture mix until fully combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients mixing until just incorporated.
- Step 5:
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Step 6:
- Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups.
- Step 7:
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of dough into each cup pressing gently to cover the bottom.
- Step 8:
- Place a square of chocolate in the center of each cup then top with another tablespoon of dough sealing in the chocolate.
- Step 9:
- Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
- Step 10:
- Place muffin cups in the air fryer basket ensuring they do not touch (work in batches if necessary).
- Step 11:
- Air fry for 7&8 minutes until the tops are golden but centers are still soft.
- Step 12:
- Let cool in cups for 5 minutes before serving warm for maximum gooeyness.
Pin This recipe always brings smiles and cozy moments when shared with family.
Notes
For extra indulgence serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls whisk and spoon silicone muffin cups or ramekins (safe for air fryer) air fryer
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) egg milk (dairy) soy (in some chocolate chips) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
Pin This treat is perfect for quick dessert cravings with a gooey surprise in every bite.
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I achieve a gooey center in these cookie cups?
Seal a square of chocolate in the center of each dough portion before air frying; baking briefly preserves the molten texture.
- → Can I use different types of chocolate for the center?
Absolutely, milk, dark, or even caramel chips can be used to customize the gooey filling.
- → What temperature and time are best for air frying these cups?
Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and air fry the cups for 7–8 minutes until the tops are golden but centers remain soft.
- → How can I avoid overbaking the cookie cups?
Monitor the baking time closely and remove when the tops turn golden but the centers still look soft to keep the gooey texture intact.
- → Are there any suggested serving ideas?
Serve warm cookie cups with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
