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MOLTEN COOKIE
This Ooey, Gooey Cookie Casserole Is So Good I Want to Marry It
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5.0 (420)|(2 Reviews)Warm molten chocolate chip cookie dough baked in a ceramic casserole dish, crowned with scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.
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By Laurel Randolph (Recipe Developer)•Published April 22, 2026
⏱ 35 mins
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph🔥 380 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- The ultimate warm cookie and melting ice cream experience.
- Zero chilling or rolling individual dough balls.
MOLTEN COOKIE
This Ooey, Gooey Cookie Casserole Is So Good I Want to Marry It
Skip scooping individual cookies: spread brown butter chocolate chip dough across a casserole dish and underbake slightly so the edges turn crisp and golden while the interior stays warm, molten, and spoonable. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings8 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted & 1 cup brown sugar & 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs & 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour & 1 tsp baking soda & 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Vanilla bean ice cream for topping
Directions
1
Whisk cookie dough
Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chunks.
2
Spread in dish and bake
Spread evenly into a buttered 9x13 or round casserole dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is soft.
3
Top with ice cream
Scoop vanilla bean ice cream over warm cookie casserole and serve immediately with spoons.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Pull from the oven at 22 minutes for maximum molten gooeyness.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories380 kcal
Protein4g
Carbs52g
Total Fat18g
Sodium: 190mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
