Allow me to introduce you to the Christmas cookie of Eve’s dreams . . .
Choc fudge lava cookies with a fun and festive candy cane crunch!
Which is totally optional unless you’re Eve because girlfriend is OBSESSED with candy canes.
Honestly, I’m not sure which she gets more excited about . . .
Presents on Christmas day or the month-long candy cane fest that is December?!
I know when it comes to choc-mint it’s one of those flavours that you either love it, or you really, REALLY don’t!
I personally am not a big choc mint fan but, come December, I do love a good peppermint mocha. Although It has to be heavy on the coffee, heavy on the chocolate with just a hint of minty freshness.
What about you? Are you, like Eve, a choc mint lover?
If your more team choc less mint then just skip the candy cane. The choc fudge lava brookie is where the magic lives anyway.
And let me tell you, these choc fudge lava brookies are pure magic.
They’re subtly sweet, super fudgy, seriously chocolaty . . .
And then we have that dreamy little surprise inside . . .
You guys . . . how have I never made lava cookies before?
I guess I always thought they sounded a little fancy and beyond my skill level but when Eve suggested we stuff each mound of cookie dough with a square of dark chocolate . . . My girl is smart I tell you, she did me proud . . . I mean, can you even . . .
Super simple to make using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in 1 bowl with 1 spoon and bake up to delicious, delectable, devourable perfection in just 8-10 short minutes but there is a catch . . .
The trick to getting the choc fudge lava cookie of Eve’s dreams is that you do have to chill the dough before baking . . . You can freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 1-2 hours . . .
Will waiting be a little difficult? Possibly for some (some being Eve and I)!
Will it be worth it? Absolutely, 100%, without question, so, SO worth it!
NOTE – You can totally chill for longer than 1-2 hours, if it’s getting late here’s what I suggest you do, run to the kitchen, mix them up now, it will take 2 minutes. Tuck your fine self into bed have an amazing sleep, dreaming of the choc fudge lava cookies you’ll get to devour that very next morning.
Wake up, roll out of bed, wash your pretty face, stuff and roll your cookie dough, then in 8-10 minutes your early morning coffee drinking, cookie eating self will be totally high-five-ing your last nights self for putting in the (2 minutes) work to mix up and chill the dough for your fresh-faced self to enjoy this morning.
And yes, made primarily with egg and nut butter (and a cheeky pinch of espresso) means they are totally acceptable for breakfast consumption plus candy cane crumble = minty fresh breath so you don’t even to worry about brushing your teeth after . . . OK maybe not, please still brush your teeth, always, but the occasional cookie for breakfast in December is OK by me.
FYI – this topped with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream would be an amazing make-ahead Christmas dessert too.
Subtly sweet, deliciously indulgent, secretly healthy, choc fudge cookies with a ooey, gooey, dreamy little surprise inside . . .
Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo – Vegan Friendly
From my family to yours, enjoy xo
Super Fudgy {Flourless} Choc Mint Lava Cookies
- Cook Time: 6-8 mins
- Persons: 6-10
- Difficulty: Easy
- Ingredients
- For the cookies;
- 1 egg – or flax egg
- 1/2 cup of almond butter – for extra indulgence I love to use 99th monkey’s chocolate almond butter. EM99 = 15% off if you want to try it & believe me, you do!
- 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- a few drops of peppermint extract (or 1 drop of peppermint oil or 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint stevia drops)
- 3/4 cup of almond flour/meal
- 1/4 cup of cacao
- 1/4 cup of monk fruit sweetener or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 pack of before you speak high performance instant espresso – I use the decaf mocha (EMS10 = 10% off if you want to try) – can use 1/2-1 teaspoon of regular instant coffee or just leave it out if you don’t like that hint of espresso
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons of unflavored collagen – optional – will not change the taste or texture but adds a hit of protein (which makes me feel better about eating them for breakfast) & is great for hair, skin, nails and gut health – I use Naked Harvest Supplements – XOEM = 15 % off if you want to try
- For the lava centre;
- 1 block (10-12 squares) good quality dark chocolate + extra for drizzling
- Optional for serving;
- Candy canes, crushed.
- Instructions
- Place all ingredients apart from chocolate & candy canes if using in to a small bowl and stir until smooth and well combined.
- Now comes the hard part – place your cookie dough in the freezer for 30 minutes to chill (or refrigerate for 1-2 hours or over night ) DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP this is what helps the cookies hold their shape while baking & gives them that epic fudgey brownie texture!
- Once your dough has chilled – and you’re ready to bake –
- Preheat your oven to 175’C / 350’F line a baking tray with baking/parchment paper (or a silpat mat) and set aside.
- Take 1 heaping Tablespoon of cookie dough.
- Flatten slightly in the palm of your hand.
- Place 1 square of chocolate in the centre of your cookie dough.
- Top with another Tablespoon of (slightly flattened) cookie dough.
- Fold/roll/pinch the edges of your cookie dough sandwich to seal and secure your piece of chocolate inside. It should look like a cute little ball.
- Place on to your prepared baking tray. Repeat until all cookie dough has been used.
- Bake for for 6-8 minutes until the edges feel just set. Note – they will still be extremely soft. That’s what you want. Trust me.
- DO NOT OVER BAKE – set them aside for 2-3 minutes to cool – they will be crispy on the outside and ooey, gooey, chocolate filled on the inside.
- Store in an air tight container, note if you refrigerate – the chocolate lava will solidify.
- Enjoy xo
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Question of the day –
What would your ultimate holiday cookie be??
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