Description
Delightful cookies filled with rich ganache, perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day or any cozy occasion.
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
- Prepare each dough flavor separately. Cream butter with the sugars, add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients for both chocolate and pink doughs.
- Chill and shape the dough. Wrap each dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then scoop and shape into balls.
- Bake and fill with ganache. Bake cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, then fill with ganache after cooling.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider plant-based butter or coconut cream. Experiment with flavors, such as adding nuts or spices for different variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, ganache, Valentine's Day, dessert, baking