Save to Pinterest Buttery, soft cookie cups with a molten, gooey center quickly baked to perfection in your air fryer A decadent treat for any occasion
I love making these cookie cups because they satisfy the sweet tooth with minimal effort and clean up thanks to the air fryer
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&ndash8 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
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings smiles at family gatherings especially when the gooey center surprises everyone
Preparation Tips
Make sure your air fryer is preheated to achieve even cooking and keep the cookie cups from sticking
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness
Variations
Try adding nuts or different types of chips to customize the flavor to your liking
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these cookie cups warm for the best gooey experience and a delightful treat anytime
Common Recipe Questions
- → What temperature is used for air frying the cookie cups?
The cookie cups are air fried at 320°F (160°C) to ensure a golden top with a soft, molten center.
- → Can I substitute chocolate chips with other mix-ins?
Yes, peanut butter or caramel chips can be used as alternatives for different flavors.
- → How do I prevent the cookie cups from sticking?
Lightly grease or line silicone muffin cups to prevent sticking during air frying.
- → Is it necessary to let the cookie cups cool before eating?
Allowing them to cool for 5 minutes helps the centers set slightly while keeping the gooey texture.
- → Can these be made dairy-free or vegan?
Adjusting ingredients like butter and chocolate to dairy-free alternatives can make these suitable for vegan or dairy-free diets.