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Valentine Ganache Cookies

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These Valentine Ganache Cookies feature soft, buttery cookies paired with a luxurious ganache dip, making them a delightful treat for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened but not melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitutable with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Enhances the chocolaty flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream Heat until it starts to simmer.
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped Can be substituted with dark chocolate for a richer taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape the dough into small balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Making the Ganache
  1. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it starts to simmer.
  2. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate, let it rest for about 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Dipping and Serving
  1. Dip each cooled cookie into the ganache and place them back on the wire rack until the ganache firms up.
  2. Serve and enjoy your decadent Valentine Ganache Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze without ganache and dip in ganache when ready to serve. Consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
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