Description
Delicious and rich Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies featuring a soft cocoa cookie exterior filled with a smooth and glossy homemade chocolate ganache. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these cookies provide a delightful balance of texture and intense chocolate flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Ganache Filling
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined to enrich the dough flavor and aid in binding the ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the butter mixture, stirring gently until dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Press each ball down gently to flatten slightly for even cooking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy, forming a rich ganache.
- Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Once cookies have cooled, spread a generous layer of ganache on the bottom side of one cookie, then sandwich it with a second cookie. Press gently to secure.
- Set Ganache: Allow the assembled cookies to rest so the ganache can set firmly before serving, ensuring a neat and delicious filling.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature to achieve optimal creaming with sugar.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft centers in the cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before adding ganache to prevent melting and sliding.
- Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker ganache, chill it slightly before spreading.
