Air Fryer Gooey Cookie Cups (Print Version)

Soft cookie cups with a gooey chocolate center, baked quickly to golden perfection.

# Components:

→ 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 packed light brown sugar
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

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, stirring to fully combine.
04 - Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
05 - Fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough evenly.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups suitable for air frying.
07 - Spoon 2 tablespoons of dough into each cup, gently pressing to cover the base.
08 - Place one chocolate square in the center of each cup, then cover with an additional tablespoon of dough, sealing the chocolate inside.
09 - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
10 - Place muffin cups in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch; cook in batches if necessary.
11 - Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until the tops turn golden while centers remain soft.
12 - Let the cookie cups cool in their molds for 5 minutes before serving warm to preserve gooey centers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and cook, ready in under 20 minutes.
  • Soft, buttery texture with a decadent gooey chocolate center.
  • Air frying creates a perfectly golden outside without heating your whole kitchen.
  • Simple ingredients and easy steps make it accessible for bakers of all skill levels.
  • Customizable mix-ins let you tailor the flavor to your preference.
02 -
  • Ensure muffin cups do not touch in the air fryer basket to promote even cooking.
  • Preheating the air fryer helps achieve the perfect texture and golden tops.
  • Use a gentle hand when mixing to avoid overworking the dough.
  • Check the cookie cups at 7 minutes to prevent overbaking for the best gooey centers.
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