Rock’n Choc Caramel Cookies – Gooey Lava Treats
Damien Pichon adapted by JojoM
Decadent chocolate cookies with hazelnuts and a molten caramel center. A French-inspired dessert that’s gooey, nutty, and irresistible fresh from the oven.
Rock’n Choc Caramel Cookies – Gooey Lava Treats 🍫✨
If you’re craving the perfect mix of crunchy, nutty, and molten indulgence, these Rock’n Choc Caramel Cookies are your next obsession. Inspired by French patisserie techniques, they combine a chocolate–hazelnut cookie base with a luscious molten caramel lava center that flows as soon as you break into them. Think of it as a lava cake reimagined as a cookie—pure indulgence in every bite! 🥄🔥
Why You’ll Love This Recipe 💖
These cookies are far from ordinary:
- Gooey caramel center that oozes out when warm
- Nutty crunch from roasted hazelnuts
- Rich chocolate dough made with real cocoa and chopped milk chocolate
- French-inspired dessert with an elegant lava effect
Perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or simply treating yourself, these cookies are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven.
Key Ingredients 🛒
- Chocolate cookie dough – rich with cocoa powder, milk chocolate chunks, and roasted hazelnuts
- Caramel lava filling – a silky blend of caramelized sugar, butter, cream, and eggs for that signature molten texture
- Fleur de sel – a pinch of French sea salt to balance the sweetness and enhance flavor
Baking Tips 🥢
- Serve immediately after baking for the most dramatic molten effect.
- Use pastry rings for a perfectly shaped lava cookie presentation.
- Chill the caramel filling before baking so it holds its structure and creates that gooey flow once baked.
Serving Suggestions 🍽️
Enjoy these cookies warm with:
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream 🍨
- Fresh raspberries for a fruity contrast 🍓
- A drizzle of extra caramel sauce if you dare! 🍯
These Rock’n Choc Caramel Cookies are not just a dessert—they’re an experience. A fusion of chewy cookie, nutty crunch, and molten caramel makes them a showstopper for anyone who loves indulgent French desserts.
Rock’n Choc Caramel Cookies – Gooey Lava Treats
Damien Pichon adapted by JojoMDecadent chocolate cookies with hazelnuts and a molten caramel center. A French-inspired dessert that’s gooey, nutty, and irresistible fresh from the oven.
Chef's Tips
Serve warm for the best molten caramel effect.
Use pastry rings for perfect individual portions.
Tools Used
Whisk
Baking Tray
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Ingredients
Chocolate Cookie Dough
Caramel Lava Filling
Instructions
Prepare Cookie Dough
- 1
Cream softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy.
- 2
Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then mix in the eggs.
- 3
Fold in chopped chocolate and hazelnuts.
- 4
Roll dough to 1.5 cm thickness and cut 7 cm discs.
- 5
Bake 4 minutes at 190°C (375°F). Cool and set aside.
Prepare Caramel Lava Filling
- 1
Melt sugar in a pan to make caramel, then add butter and cream.
- 2
Pour over chopped milk chocolate and stir until smooth.
- 3
Whisk in eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt, then add flour.
- 4
Chill mixture for at least 2 hours.
Assembly & Baking
- 1
Place a cookie base into an 8 cm pastry ring.
- 2
Fill with caramel mixture up to 3/4 full.
- 3
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 8 minutes until just set.
- 4
Unmold carefully and serve warm for a gooey center.
Comments & Reviews
Claire
9/14/2025
Tried it last night—gooey caramel was amazing, like a lava cake in cookie form!
Marc
9/14/2025
Loved the hazelnut crunch with the molten center. Definitely making again.
Sophie
9/14/2025
Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. Best served warm.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
