Valentine Ganache Cookies
Indulge in chewy cookies with a rich chocolate ganache center, perfect for sharing this Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- ½ cup ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened Softened for better mixing.
- ½ cup ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 large 1 large egg At room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional) Enhances chocolate flavor.
For the Ganache
- ½ cup ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened Softened for better mixing.
- ½ cup ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 large 1 large egg At room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2–3 teaspoons 2–3 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring For color.
- ½ cup ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream Hot for ganache.
- ¾ cup ¾ cup (130 g) dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter (optional) For ganache richness.
- as needed none Freeze-dried raspberries, chocolate squares, heart sprinkles for topping For decoration.
- as needed none Melted white chocolate for drizzling For decoration.
Instructions
Prepare Each Dough Flavor
- Cream the butter and sugars together.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
Stir in the Dry Ingredients
- Slowly add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. If using, stir in the espresso powder too.
Chill the Dough
- Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
Form the Cookies
- Scoop dough into balls and press a well in each.
Bake
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
Re-Press Centers
- After baking, re-press the centers and allow cookies to cool completely.
Make the Ganache
- Pour hot cream over the chocolate and stir until smooth.
Fill Cookie Centers
- Spoon ganache into the cooled cookie wells and decorate as desired.
Set
- Let the ganache set at room temperature or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in the fridge for 5-7 days. Freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.