Air Fryer Gooey Cookie Cups (Printable Version)

Buttery soft cups with gooey chocolate centers baked quickly using an air fryer.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 molten center

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to wet mixture and mix thoroughly.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined.
05 - Fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough gently.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups.
07 - Place about 2 tablespoons of dough into each cup, pressing to cover the bottom evenly.
08 - Set one chocolate square in center of each cup, then top with another tablespoon of dough to enclose chocolate.
09 - Preheat air fryer to 320°F for 3 minutes.
10 - Place muffin cups in air fryer basket without touching; cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tops are golden and centers remain soft.
11 - Allow cookie cups to cool in their cups for 5 minutes; serve warm to enjoy the gooey center.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick baking time
  • Decadent gooey center
02 -
  • Do not overbake as centers should remain gooey
  • Serve with ice cream for extra indulgence
03 -
  • Press dough gently to avoid overflowing in air fryer
  • Work in batches if necessary to prevent touching
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