Description
Ganache Cookies are a delightful combination of soft, thick chocolate and pink cookies, each filled with a luscious creamy ganache. Perfect for any occasion, these eye-catching treats bring together rich flavors of chocolate and fruity raspberry notes. Whether you’re celebrating love or simply treating yourself, these cookies are a fantastic way to spread joy. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable decorations, even novice bakers can create these impressive sweets that are perfect for gifting or indulging.
Ingredients
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- 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)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 –3 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Freeze-dried raspberries
- Chocolate squares
- Heart sprinkles
- Melted white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie doughs separately by creaming softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients.
- Chill both doughs for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape into balls, pressing a well in the center. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
- Repress centers while warm; cool on a wire rack.
- Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Fill cooled cookies with ganache and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg