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Valentine Ganache Cookies

Delightful cookies with chocolate and pink flavors, filled with smooth ganache, perfect for sharing on special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Pink Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups 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 heavy cream
  • ¾ cup dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Toppings (Optional)
  • Freeze-dried raspberries
  • Chocolate squares
  • Heart sprinkles
  • Melted white chocolate for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare Each Dough Flavor
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder if using.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
  5. For the pink cookie dough, repeat the creaming process, then mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and raspberry powder or food coloring until smooth.
Chill Dough
  1. Wrap each dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Shape and Bake Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop out tablespoons of each flavor and roll them into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Press a well in the center of each cookie ball, then bake for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Press the centers again while they are still warm if necessary.
Cool Cookies
  1. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before filling them with ganache.
Make Ganache Filling
  1. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
  2. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate, letting it sit for about one minute.
  3. Stir until smooth, adding butter for extra shine if desired.
Fill Cookies
  1. Once the ganache is ready and the cookies are cool, fill each cookie with the ganache.
Decorate as Desired
  1. Add optional toppings such as freeze-dried raspberries or heart sprinkles.
Let Set
  1. Allow the ganache to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm it up.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze cookies for up to three months. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing.