# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 6 squares milk or dark chocolate (about 1 ounce)
# Method Steps:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, blending thoroughly.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups to prevent sticking.
07 - Place about 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup, pressing to cover the bottom evenly.
08 - Place one chocolate square in the center of each cup, then cover with an additional tablespoon of dough, sealing the chocolate inside.
09 - Set air fryer to 320°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
10 - Arrange muffin cups in air fryer basket without touching and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tops are golden and centers remain soft.
11 - Allow cookie cups to cool in the cups for 5 minutes before serving warm for optimal gooey texture.
