Description
Indulge in the sweet romance of Valentine Ganache Cookies, a delightful treat that combines soft, thick chocolate and pink cookies filled with creamy ganache. These cookies are not only perfect for Valentine’s Day but also make any occasion special with their vibrant colors and delicious flavors. Each bite offers a rich chocolate experience paired with a sweet raspberry hint, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table or gift-giving plans. Easy to make and beautifully customizable, these cookies are sure to impress your loved ones and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2–3 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (130 g) dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter (optional)
- Freeze-dried raspberries (optional)
- Chocolate squares (optional)
- Heart sprinkles (optional)
- Melted white chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugars in separate bowls until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla to each bowl, then mix in dry ingredients.
- Chill both doughs for 30 minutes to maintain shape during baking.
- Scoop dough portions onto lined baking sheets, creating wells in each ball.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Cool cookies on wire racks; prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chocolate chips until smooth.
- Fill cookie centers with ganache; decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg