Molten Chocolate Surprise

It's what on the inside that counts, especially when we're talking this ooey-gooey restaurant dessert. Our version is deceptively easy to whip up in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. (4 oz.) semi-sweet baking chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 12 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies
• 1/2 cup thawed frozen whipped topping

Directions:

• Heat  oven to 425°F.
• Microwave  chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-/2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Beat whole eggs, yolks, sugar and flour with whisk until well blended. Gradually beat into chocolate mixture.
• Line  12 muffin pan cups with paper liners; spray with cooking spray. Place 1 cookie, upside-down, on bottom of each cup; cover with batter.
• Bake  8 min. or until cakes are firm around edges but still soft in centers. Cool in pan 1 min. Carefully remove cakes from pan. Invert into dessert dishes; remove paper liners. Serve topped with whipped topping.

Recipe Tips:

Size-Wise:

With their built-in portion control, these rich treats are good for a special occasion and go a long way on chocolate flavor.

Make Ahead:

Batter can be prepared ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, pour batter evenly over cookies in prepared muffin cups and bake as directed.

Substitute:

Prepare using OREO Cookies.

Source: ritzparade.com