Valentine Ganache Cookies (Recipe for Printing)
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these luscious ganache cookies, featuring chocolate and raspberry hints. Perfect for sharing during the holiday. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
→ Ganache & Decor
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¾ cup dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon butter (optional)
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2–3 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring
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Freeze-dried raspberries, for garnish
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Chocolate squares, for garnish
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Melted white chocolate, for drizzling
# How to Make It:
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and espresso powder if using.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and freeze-dried raspberry powder or food coloring if desired.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 2-inch balls and arrange spaced apart. Flatten gently and bake for 10–12 minutes, until just set.
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Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely before decorating.
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In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over finely chopped chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Incorporate butter for a silkier texture if desired.
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Spread or pipe ganache onto one cookie and sandwich with a second. Top or drizzle with melted white chocolate, garnish with chocolate squares and freeze-dried raspberries as desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Allow cookies to cool completely before adding ganache and decorations for best results.