Description
Indulge in the delightful creation of Valentine Ganache Cookies, a perfect treat to celebrate love or satisfy your sweet tooth. These cookies feature a soft, thick chocolate base paired with a vibrant pink dough, both filled with a luscious creamy ganache. Their eye-catching colors and rich flavors make them an ideal addition to any dessert table or special occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable with toppings like freeze-dried raspberries or sprinkles, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether for gifting or enjoying at home, these Valentine Ganache Cookies are a wonderful way to spread joy.
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)
- Optional toppings: Freeze-dried raspberries, chocolate squares, heart sprinkles, melted white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- In separate bowls, cream butter and sugars for each dough flavor, then mix in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Chill both doughs for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop out dough balls, pressing wells in the centers.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes and re-press centers while warm.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until boiling, then pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Once cookies cool, fill centers with ganache and add desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg