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    Molten Lava Chocolate Chip Cookies {Vegan}

    UPDATED Oct 14, 2019 · PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2017 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Chocolate oozes out of these molten lava chocolate chip cookies with every bite. The entire family will love this decadent vegan recipe!

    Two Molten Lava Chocolate Chip Cookies next to cup of milk

    There was a great deal of debate in our house about what to name this cookie recipe. Molten Lava won.

    If you look closely, you will notice that the outside of the cookie is firm with "cracks" that gave way to a moist chocolatey inside...much like a molten lava chocolate cake. We could have easily called it a double chocolate chip cookie, owing to the fact that it contains cocoa powder and chocolate chips. A crinkle cookie would accurately describe it too.

    This recipe, one of the very first published on The Dinner-Mom site back in January 2013, is forever known at our house as Molten Lava Chocolate Chip Cookies.

    Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups, which literally make a cup for ice cream or candy, is a variation of this recipe. And if you are a cookie lover, then check out Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies ... another staple at our house. 🙂

    We've updated the pictures and the tips!

    Molten Lava Chocolate Chip Cookies Tips

    By way of background, my youngest dd has been allergic to milk and egg for the longest time. She's still allergic to egg, but now she is entirely vegan. As a result, we've been baking vegan for the longest time. Although she may not know what a cookie with egg and butter tastes like, the other family members do. Ideally, any treat we make satisfies the pickiest tasters in our house. This delicious cookie definitely meets the challenge.

    3 Molten Lava Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked on a plate

    We made three product swaps for ingredients found in a traditional cookie recipe to make this cookie vegan.

    Note that you'll find references to products below. This is not a sponsored post. We are including the names and links to products we use regularly because if you happen to be new to the world of food allergies or veganism, then they might be very helpful. (I was desperate for brands when my toddler was first diagnosed!)

    Luckily, there are many good options out there these days!

    Vegan Replacement for Butter

    The first recipe step is to cream the "butter" and the sugars. We used to be big fans of Fleischmann's Unsalted Margarine. Unfortunately, we can't find it anymore. Now, we use a product from Miyoko’s Kitchen. Earth Balance also has a product that is vegan.

    Vegan Alternative for Egg

    Make me an egg! If you hear that request at our house, then you know someone is baking. Our go-to egg replacer is one teaspoon baking powder mixed with 1 Tablespoon water and 1 Tablespoon vinegar.

    Once all the ingredients are mixed together, roll the (edible!) dough into Tablespoon-sized balls.

    Raw dough for lava chocolate cookies

    Chocolate Chips that are Vegan

    We love mini chocolate chips in our cookies because they distribute so well. And, we are big fans of the Enjoy Life brand because it is free from all major allergens.

    molten lava cookies on cooling rack

    Once the cookies come out of the oven, they will be soft. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes or so before moving them to a wire rack to cool.

    3 Molten Lava Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked on top of a glass of milk

    Serve with a glass of cold almond or rice milk, of course!

    Please rate the recipe and tag @DinnerMom or #DinnerMom on social media. We love to see what you are cooking up!

    Molten Lava Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    Molten Lava Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chocolate oozes out of the cracks of these molten lava chocolate chip cookies. 
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 111kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup vegan butter
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 egg replacer 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 Tablespoon water, 1 Tablespoon vinegar mixed together or 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ cup Mini Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl.
    • Add egg and vanilla to bowl and combine.
    • Add flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa and combine.
    • Fold in chocolate chips.
    • Roll dough into Tablespoon sized balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Bake cookies for about 9-10 minutes. Cookies will not be firm when you remove them from the oven.
    • Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet and then move to a baking rack to finish cooling.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

     
     
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 32mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Nutritional and Food Safety Disclaimer

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    1. Ninie

      January 22, 2013 at 7:40 pm

      I will be baking a batch of these very soon! Thanks for another delicious recipe!

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    2. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

      August 21, 2017 at 8:54 am

      How could anyone resist a cookie with molten lava in the name? Fabulous!

      Reply
    3. Amy | The Cook Report

      August 21, 2017 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      Sounds like a great treat!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        August 21, 2017 at 9:12 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Juli Meyers

      August 21, 2017 at 9:17 am

      "Chocolate" and "oozes" are some of the best words to hear about cookies. A good friends son has an egg allergy so I'm always looking for vegan recipes.

      Reply
      • Marjory

        August 21, 2017 at 12:41 pm

        This is very popular at our house!

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    5. Jagruti

      August 21, 2017 at 9:21 am

      My daughter love chocolate chip cookies, thanks for this recipe

      Reply
      • Marjory

        August 21, 2017 at 12:40 pm

        Your welcome!

        Reply
    6. Beth

      August 21, 2017 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      They look delicious! I'll have to make these for my Mom! She is severely lactose intolerant! We can still find the Fleischmann's unsalted margarine! I hope that doesn't change!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        August 21, 2017 at 12:40 pm

        I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    7. Sarah

      August 21, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious! And I love the crinkle tops!

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      • Marjory

        August 22, 2017 at 7:33 am

        Thanks Sarah! Hard to resist a crinkle cookie!

        Reply
    8. Kathleen Fennelly

      February 26, 2019 at 1:39 am

      Question. If one does not have allergies, can chicken eggs, butter, ect., be used in this recipe? They look delicious.

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      • Marjory

        February 26, 2019 at 7:10 am

        Absolutely! This recipe can be made with traditional ingredients.

        Reply
    9. John

      December 05, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter made these this afternoon. How is it possible these are vegan?! Will definitely share this with a vegan co-worker!

      Reply

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