How do I prevent the cookie cups from sticking in the air fryer?

Lightly grease silicone muffin cups or use silicone liners to ensure easy removal of the cookie cups after baking.

Can I use different chocolate for the gooey center?

Yes, you can substitute milk, dark, or even flavored chocolate squares based on your preference for a varied taste.

Seal a square of chocolate within the dough in each cup and avoid overbaking to keep the center molten and soft.

You can replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking, ensuring it’s measured properly for texture.

Preheat the air fryer and arrange the muffin cups with space in between, working in batches if needed, to allow hot air circulation.

Store cooled cookie cups in an airtight container. Reheat briefly in the air fryer or microwave to restore gooeyness before serving.

Buttery, soft cookie cups with a molten, gooey center quickly baked to perfection in your air fryer. A decadent treat for any occasion.

This recipe quickly became a favorite for satisfying my sweet tooth without heating up the whole kitchen.

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)

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&8 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.

My family loves gathering around to enjoy these gooey cookie cups hot out of the air fryer.

For extra indulgence serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Mixing bowls whisk and spoon silicone muffin cups or ramekins (safe for air fryer) air fryer

Contains Wheat (gluten) egg milk (dairy) soy (in some chocolate chips) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.

These cookie cups are perfect for a quick and delicious treat fresh out of the air fryer.

→ How do I prevent the cookie cups from sticking in the air fryer?: Lightly grease silicone muffin cups or use silicone liners to ensure easy removal of the cookie cups after baking.
→ Can I use different chocolate for the gooey center?: Yes, you can substitute milk, dark, or even flavored chocolate squares based on your preference for a varied taste.
→ What is the best way to achieve the gooey center?: Seal a square of chocolate within the dough in each cup and avoid overbaking to keep the center molten and soft.
→ Is it possible to make these gluten-free?: You can replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking, ensuring it’s measured properly for texture.
→ How do I ensure even cooking in the air fryer?: Preheat the air fryer and arrange the muffin cups with space in between, working in batches if needed, to allow hot air circulation.
→ Can these cookie cups be stored and reheated?: Store cooled cookie cups in an airtight container. Reheat briefly in the air fryer or microwave to restore gooeyness before serving.