Description
Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies with a rich ganache center. These decadent treats are perfect for celebrations or simple indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (40 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- Ganache:
- 1 cup (200 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars, then mix in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to form dough.
- Shape into 34 balls, create indents, and chill for 1 hour.
- Bake for 10 minutes, re-indent centers, and cool.
- Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate chips and stirring until smooth.
- Fill cookie centers with ganache, sprinkle with toppings, and chill to set.
Notes
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading.
- Reinforce indents after baking for deeper wells.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American