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Valentine ganache cookies with rich chocolate ganache filling

Valentine Ganache Cookies

These Valentine Ganache Cookies feature a buttery-soft shell filled with glossy ganache, perfect for sharing on special occasions.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened Use real butter for best flavor.
  • 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) Adds depth of flavor.

Pink Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened Use real butter for best flavor.
  • 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 For color and flavor.

Ganache Filling

  • ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream Heat until just simmering.
  • ¾ cup 130 g dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped Good quality chocolate recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon 14 g butter (optional) For added shine.

Optional Toppings

  • Freeze-dried raspberries
  • Chocolate squares
  • Heart sprinkles
  • Melted white chocolate for drizzling

Instructions
 

Prepare Dough

  • Cream the softened butter and both sugars until pale and smooth.
  • Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until combined.
  • For chocolate dough, stir in dry ingredients: sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder if using.
  • Mix until you have a soft, cohesive dough that holds shape.
  • Repeat for the pink dough: cream butter and sugars, then add egg and vanilla. Fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and raspberry powder or color, mixing until even.

Chill

  • Chill dough for 30 minutes by wrapping each in plastic or covering the bowls.

Shape and Bake

  • Scoop dough into balls and press wells using your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon.
  • Place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
  • Bake until the edges are just set and faintly golden; the centers should still look soft.
  • Re-press the centers while warm to deepen the wells.

Make Ganache

  • Heat the cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour over chopped chocolate.
  • Let sit for a minute, then whisk until glossy and smooth. Add butter for extra shine.

Fill and Decorate

  • Spoon or pipe ganache into each well and smooth the top.
  • Add freeze-dried crumbles, a chocolate square, or a sprinkle of hearts.

Set and Serve

  • Let set at room temp or chill briefly before serving. Ensure the ganache firms up for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Store cookies in a single layer for crisp edges or in an airtight container with a slice of bread for a softer texture. They can be frozen unfilled. If gifting, wrap in parchment with a ribbon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Keyword Baking, Chocolate, Cookies, ganache, Valentine's Day
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