Dark Chocolate Lava Drops

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Place butter and bittersweet chocolate in large microwave-safe bowl.

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   Microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth (1-2 minutes).

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   Cool 10 minutes.

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   Add 3/4 cup sugar and egg to melted chocolate mixture; beat at medium speed until well mixed.

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   Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt.

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   Continue beating until well mixed.

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   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

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   Press 1 chocolate candy into each ball; form dough around candy to completely cover.

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    Place 1/2 cup sugar in small bowl; roll balls in sugar.

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    Place 1 inch apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets.

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    Bake for 9-11 minutes or until set.

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    Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet.

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    Serve warm.

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    Make-ahead tip: Shape cookies; roll in sugar.

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    Place in container with tight-fitting lid.

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    Store at room temperature up to 2 hours or refrigerate unitl baking.

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    Reheating tip: Place 2 cookies onto microwave-safe plate.

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    Microwave on high until centers are melted (15-30 seconds).

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    Do not overheat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.