Soft, buttery cookie cups with a gooey chocolate center, made quickly with simple ingredients and baked in an air fryer.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 6 squares milk or dark chocolate
# Instructions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture; mix until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
05 - Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups.
07 - Spoon about 2 tablespoons of dough into each cup, pressing gently to cover the bottom. Place one chocolate square in the center, then top with another tablespoon of dough, sealing the chocolate inside.
08 - Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
09 - Place muffin cups in the air fryer basket without touching and air fry for 7 to 8 minutes until tops are golden and centers remain soft.
10 - Allow cookie cups to cool in cups for 5 minutes; serve warm for optimal gooey texture.
