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Valentine Ganache Cookies

Valentine Ganache Cookies: Love in Every Delicious Bite

Indulge in the delightful Valentine Ganache Cookies, featuring creamy ganache and rich chocolate, perfect for celebrating love.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter divided
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar divided
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar divided
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Espresso Powder optional
  • 2-3 teaspoons Freeze-Dried Raspberry Powder
For the Ganache
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.75 cup Dark or White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tablespoon Butter optional
For Toppings
  • Optional Toppings freeze-dried raspberries, chocolate squares, heart sprinkles, or melted white chocolate for drizzling

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Heatproof Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In two separate mixing bowls, cream ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add one large egg and one teaspoon of vanilla extract to each bowl, incorporating fully. Gradually mix in 1¼ cups of all-purpose flour into each bowl: add ½ cup of cocoa powder to the chocolate dough and 2-3 teaspoons of freeze-dried raspberry powder to the pink dough.
  2. Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, allowing the doughs to firm up a bit.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of each dough and roll them into balls. Make a well in the center of each ball using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers appear slightly underbaked. Remove the cookies from the oven and use a spoon to gently re-press the wells in the centers.
  5. In a small saucepan over low heat, gently heat ½ cup of heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over ¾ cup of chopped dark or white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and let it sit for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture until smooth and glossy.
  6. Using a teaspoon, fill each well in the cooled cookies with the silky ganache, letting it overflow slightly for an indulgent look. Decorate with optional toppings and allow the ganache to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container; they taste best within a few days, but can be frozen unfilled for longer storage.

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