Description
Delightful dual-flavored cookies filled with rich ganache, perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chocolate Cookie Dough:
- 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)
- Pink Cookie Dough:
- 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
- Ganache Filling:
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (130 g) dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter (optional)
- Optional Toppings:
- Freeze-dried raspberries
- Chocolate squares
- Heart sprinkles
- Melted white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare each cookie dough flavor separately. In a bowl for chocolate dough, cream softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well, then stir in dry ingredients.
- For pink dough, cream butter and sugars, mix in egg and vanilla, then incorporate flour, baking soda, and raspberry powder or food coloring.
- Chill both doughs in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop chilled dough into balls, place on the baking sheet, and press a well in the center of each.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the ganache, heat cream until it’s just boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Add butter for richness if desired.
- Fill cooled cookies with ganache and decorate with your choice of toppings. Allow to set before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for a week. They also freeze well if wrapped properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, cookies, ganache, dessert, chocolate, romantic treats