Air Fryer Gooey Cookie Cups (Printable)

Soft, buttery cookie cups with a gooey chocolate center, baked quickly for a delicious indulgence.

# 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, about 1 oz total

# How to make it:

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 the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
05 - Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups.
07 - Spoon about 2 tablespoons of dough into each cup, pressing gently to cover the bottom.
08 - Place one chocolate square in the center of each dough-filled cup.
09 - Cover the chocolate with an additional tablespoon of dough, sealing the chocolate inside.
10 - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F 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 - Allow cookie cups to cool in the cups for 5 minutes before serving warm to preserve gooey centers.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quickly baked to perfection in your air fryer
  • Decadent treat for any occasion
02 -
  • Do not overbake; centers should remain gooey
  • Swap chocolate chips for peanut butter or caramel chips for variation
03 -
  • Lightly grease or line muffin cups to prevent sticking
  • Work in batches if your air fryer is small
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