# What You'll Need:
→ 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 1/2 ounce total
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated.
05 - Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups to prevent sticking.
07 - Spoon about 2 tablespoons of dough into each cup, pressing gently to cover the bottom evenly.
08 - Place one square of chocolate in the center of each dough base, then top with approximately 1 tablespoon of dough, sealing the chocolate inside.
09 - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
10 - Place the prepared muffin cups in the air fryer basket without touching; cook in batches if necessary.
11 - Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes until the tops turn golden brown and the centers remain soft.
12 - Allow cookie cups to cool in their cups for 5 minutes before serving warm to preserve the gooey center.
