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Valentine’s Ganache Cookies

Valentine Ganache Cookies

Indulge in these rich and delightful Valentine’s Ganache Cookies, perfect for sharing love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder optional
Ganache Filling
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup dark or white chocolate chips finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional
Optional Toppings
  • 2-3 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring
  • freeze-dried raspberries optional
  • chocolate squares optional
  • heart sprinkles optional
  • melted white chocolate for drizzling, optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Sifter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare each dough flavor separately. Cream butter and sugars, add egg and vanilla, then stir in dry ingredients.
  2. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  3. Scoop dough into balls, press a well in each.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
  5. Re-press centers after baking.
  6. Cool completely.
Ganache Filling
  1. Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate, stir until smooth.
  2. Fill cookie centers with ganache and decorate as desired.
  3. Let set at room temperature or chill briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add some nuts for extra crunch.

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