Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Valentine Ganache Cookies, a treat that beautifully combines rich chocolate and fruity raspberry flavors. These soft, thick cookies are filled with a creamy ganache, making them perfect for expressing love on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Their charming appearance and customizable colors allow you to adapt them for various celebrations, ensuring they leave a lasting impression on anyone you share them with. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies yield 20 servings of sweet goodness that will satisfy your cravings and delight your loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- For chocolate dough, sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and optional espresso powder; mix until combined.
- Repeat for pink dough using its respective ingredients.
- Chill both doughs wrapped in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets; press a small well into each.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until set but still soft. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For ganache, pour hot heavy cream over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Fill each cookie center 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 (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg