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Valentine Ganache Cookies

These Valentine Ganache Cookies are a delightful blend of chocolate with a creamy ganache filling and raspberry flavor, perfect for sharing on a special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Dough
  • ½ cup ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
For the Pink Dough
  • ½ cup ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 teaspoons 2–3 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring
For the Ganache Filling
  • ½ cup ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup (130 g) dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter (optional)
Toppings (optional)
  • Freeze-dried raspberries
  • Chocolate squares
  • Heart sprinkles
  • Melted white chocolate for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare each dough flavor separately.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars together, add the egg and vanilla, then stir in dry ingredients.
  3. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Scoop the dough into balls and press a well in each ball.
  2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  3. After baking, re-press centers while they’re hot.
  4. Let the cookies cool completely.
Ganache Filling
  1. Make the ganache by pouring hot cream over the chocolate and stirring until smooth.
  2. Fill the cookie centers with ganache and decorate as desired.
  3. Let it set at room temperature or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough longer for better texture. You can swap applesauce for butter to make it healthier. For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.