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Valentine Ganache Cookies

Valentine Ganache Cookies: Sweet Love in Every Bite

Indulge in Valentine Ganache Cookies, a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate and raspberry flavors, perfect for sharing love or simply enjoying a sweet treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can substitute with margarine for dairy-free versions
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg no substitutes for binding, consider a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional, intensifies chocolate flavor
  • 1 tablespoon freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring for pink cookie variation
For the Ganache Filling
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup dark or white chocolate chips
For Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries
  • 4 squares chocolate squares for decorative topping
  • 1/4 cup heart sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup melted white chocolate for drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • spoon or piping bag
  • plastic wrap
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Prepare Cookie Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture to form two distinct doughs.
Chill Dough
  1. Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Shape Cookies
  1. Remove dough from refrigeration, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of each dough, and roll into balls.
  2. Place on a lined baking sheet, leaving space for expansion and create wells in the centers.
Bake
  1. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until set but soft in the center. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make Ganache
  1. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
Fill and Decorate
  1. Once cookies are cooled, fill the wells with ganache and decorate with toppings as desired.
  2. Allow ganache to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store filled cookies in a single layer in an airtight container. Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for up to 2 months.

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