Air Fryer Gooey Cookie Cups (Printable Version)

Soft cookie cups with a molten chocolate center baked quickly and easily in an air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 for gooey center

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - Stir melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until smooth.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just incorporated.
05 - Gently fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups.
07 - Spoon 2 tablespoons of dough into each cup and press gently to cover the bottom.
08 - Place one chocolate square in the center of each cup.
09 - Top each with another tablespoon of dough, sealing the chocolate inside.
10 - Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
11 - Place muffin cups in the air fryer basket without touching; cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tops are golden and centers remain soft.
12 - Let cookie cups cool in their molds for 5 minutes; serve warm for maximum gooey texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy dessert ready in just 18 minutes.
  • Soft, buttery cookie cups with a rich, molten chocolate center.
  • Perfectly portioned for sharing or indulging solo.
  • Air fryer method means less mess and no need to heat up the oven.
02 -
  • Do not overfill the muffin cups to prevent overflow.
  • Allow muffin cups to cool slightly before removing for neater presentation.
  • Check the air fryer brand and model for optimal temperature settings as they can vary.
  • Use silicone muffin liners for easy removal and cleaning.
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