Description
Indulgent air fryer peanut butter lava cookies melt hearts with gooey centers and crisp edges. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will savor this quick dessert that delivers pure comfort in every warm, irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1½ cups (350 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) packed brown sugar
Baking and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for peanut butter mix)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cookie dough)
Instructions
- Prepare peanut butter filling by blending peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until silky. Form tiny spheres and place on parchment paper. Freeze for minimum 30 minutes to solidify.
- Gently melt chocolate chips using microwave, stirring between 30-second intervals until completely smooth. Allow to cool at room temperature.
- Create cookie base by combining dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In separate larger bowl, cream softened butter with egg and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate dry ingredients into butter mixture gradually, mixing until cohesive dough forms.
- Flatten small portions of dough into thin circles. Position frozen peanut butter ball in center and carefully encase completely, ensuring no gaps remain.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Carefully position cookie dough balls inside basket, maintaining spacing between each. Cook for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove cookies and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle melted chocolate over warm cookies if desired. Serve immediately while peanut butter center remains molten and decadent.
Notes
- Chill Peanut Butter Balls Freezing the peanut butter balls helps maintain their shape and creates a perfect lava-like center when the cookies are air fried.
- Chocolate Drizzle Option Add a luxurious touch by drizzling melted chocolate over the cooled cookies for extra indulgence and visual appeal.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap regular flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Storage Hack Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend their freshness and maintain the gooey center.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg