This recipe pairs a chocolate cookie with a pink cookie and fills the center with smooth ganache. The cookies are soft around the edges and have a rich chocolate center.
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Why make this recipe
These Valentine Ganache Cookies are fun and pretty. They mix chocolate and a pink cookie for a sweet look. You can make them for a party, a gift, or a treat at home. They are simple to bake and feel special.
How to make Valentine Ganache Cookies
Make each dough separately. Chill the dough. Scoop into balls and press a well in each. Bake until set, then re-press centers. Make a smooth ganache with hot cream and chocolate. Fill each cookie center with ganache and add toppings. Let the ganache set before serving.
Ingredients :
- Cookie Dough (Chocolate:), 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)
- Cookie Dough (Pink:), 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)
- Toppings (Optional:), Freeze-dried raspberries, Chocolate squares, Heart sprinkles, Melted white chocolate for drizzling
Directions :
- Prepare each dough flavor separately. Cream butter and sugars, add egg and vanilla, then stir in dry ingredients.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough into balls, press a well in each. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Re-press centers after baking. Cool completely.
- Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate, stir until smooth.
- Fill cookie centers with ganache and decorate as desired.
- Let set at room temp or chill briefly before serving.
Valentine Ganache Cookies
Delightful cookies with a chocolate base, filled with smooth ganache and topped with fun decorations. Perfect for parties or as gifts.
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough (Chocolate): 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)
- Cookie Dough (Pink): 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)
- Toppings (Optional): Freeze-dried raspberries, Chocolate squares, Heart sprinkles, Melted white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare each dough flavor separately. Cream butter and sugars, add egg and vanilla, then stir in dry ingredients.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough into balls, press a well in each. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Re-press centers after baking. Cool completely.
- Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate, stir until smooth.
- Fill cookie centers with ganache and decorate as desired.
- Let set at room temp or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
How to serve Valentine Ganache Cookies
Serve these cookies at room temperature so the ganache is soft but set. Arrange them on a plate for guests or place in a pretty box for a gift. For a longer display, move the cookies to a cool spot and avoid direct sun.
How to store Valentine Ganache Cookies
Store cookies in an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for 1–2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days. If chilled, let them sit 10–20 minutes at room temp before serving so the ganache softens.
Tips to make Valentine Ganache Cookies
- Use room-temperature butter for easy mixing.
- Chill dough so cookies hold shape while baking.
- Press wells gently before baking and again after so ganache fits.
- Warm the cream just until hot to melt chocolate smoothly.
Variations
- Swap dark chocolate for white chocolate in the ganache.
- Use freeze-dried strawberry powder instead of raspberry for a different flavor.
- Add a drop of peppermint extract to the ganache for a mint twist.
- Make full chocolate cookies for both colors and tint the ganache pink with a little food coloring.
FAQs
Q: Can I use cocoa powder in the ganache?
A: No. Ganache needs melted chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Cocoa powder will not set the same way.
Q: Can I make the dough ahead?
A: Yes. You can chill dough overnight. Bring to a slightly warmer temp before scooping.
Q: How do I fix split cookies?
A: Press the centers gently again after baking while still warm. If they crack, use more ganache to fill and cover.
Q: Can I freeze these cookies?
A: You can freeze unfilled baked cookies wrapped well for up to 2 months. Defrost and fill with ganache when ready.
Conclusion
Valentine Ganache Cookies are simple and pretty. They make a nice gift or party treat. Follow the steps, and enjoy baking and sharing them.
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