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Valentine Ganache Cookies

Delicious and beautiful cookies filled with rich ganache, perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Sweet
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cookie 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 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) Optional
Pink Cookie 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 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 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 coloring
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) Optional for creaminess
Toppings (Optional)
  • Freeze-dried raspberries Optional
  • Chocolate squares Optional
  • Heart sprinkles Optional
  • Melted white chocolate for drizzling Optional

Method
 

Prepare Cookie Doughs
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Chill Dough
  1. Wrap the chocolate cookie dough in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Prepare Pink Cookie Dough
  1. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and raspberry powder or food coloring. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
Shape Cookies
  1. Once the chocolate dough is chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized balls of each dough. Flatten each ball slightly and press a well in the center of each chocolate dough ball.
Bake Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the chocolate dough balls on the baking sheets, and then carefully place the pink dough on top of the chocolate dough, covering it completely.
  2. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove them from the oven and gently press down the centers again to create a well for the ganache. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Make Ganache Filling
  1. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just boiling. Remove from heat and pour it over the chopped chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Add the butter for an extra creamy texture if using.
Assemble Cookies
  1. Once the cookies are completely cool, fill the wells with the chocolate ganache.
  2. Decorate as desired with freeze-dried raspberries, chocolate squares, heart sprinkles, or drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
Setting Ganache
  1. Allow the ganache to set at room temperature or place the cookies in the fridge for a few minutes to help firm up the ganache.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.