Christmas with lava? This might seem a bit unconventional for most, but I have spent a good many years of my childhood Christmases in Hawaii. These wonderful lava cookies are soft and moist, like a great brownie. They are super simple and fast to make, but their appearance is unique and festive and make a great party-host present (which is what I made them for in this particular case).

This is going to be your best friend for this recipe. Don't be afraid to use it liberally.

You will need:

• 1 & 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• a helluva lot of icing sugar, for rolling:) Continue reading