Decadent Gooey Chocolate Ganache Cookies You Can't Resist
Indulge in these Gooey Chocolate Ganache Cookies that melt in your mouth, offering a rich and soft dessert experience.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- hand mixer
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted for a lighter texture
- 1 teaspoon baking soda used to achieve the perfect rise
- ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness and enhances flavor
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened for a creamy foundation
- 1 cup granulated sugar adds sweetness and crispness
- ½ cup packed brown sugar adds moisture and caramel flavor
- 2 large eggs binds the ingredients together
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds sweetness and aroma
For the Ganache Filling
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped for a gooey center
- 4 ounces heavy cream creates a smooth consistency
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Chill the ganache for about 20 minutes until it thickens but remains pliable.
- Scoop cookie dough portions, flatten them, and place ganache in the center, sealing the dough around it.
- Arrange cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, letting them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure ganache is chilled before wrapping in dough; avoid overmixing for soft cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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