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Valentine Ganache Cookies

Valentine Ganache Cookies: Love at First Bite Treats

Indulge in these Valentine Ganache Cookies featuring rich ganache and playful dough variations for the perfect sweet treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or salted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar dark brown sugar enhances flavor
  • 1 large egg flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free blend
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
Pink Raspberry Dough
  • 1 tablespoon freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring for vibrant color
Ganache Filling
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup dark or white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional for gloss
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or additional chocolates customize to your taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for the chocolate dough until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring until combined. Repeat for the pink raspberry dough using raspberry powder or food coloring.
  2. Wrap both doughs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop out equal portions of dough, roll into balls, and press a well into the center of each.
  4. Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed and set around the edges.
  5. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Fill wells with ganache made by melting chocolate chips and heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Allow ganache to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze unfilled cookies for up to 2 months.

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