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Valentine Ganache Cookies: Soft-Hearted Chocolate & Raspberry Treats for Sweet Moments ❤️

Celebrate sweet moments on Valentine's Day with these delightful Soft-Hearted Chocolate & Raspberry Cookies. Featuring a rich chocolate dough and a vibrant pink raspberry dough, these treats are filled with luscious ganache and can be adorned with festive toppings for an extra touch of romance.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 20 cookies

Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Saucepan (or Microwave)

Ingredients
  

COOKIE DOUGH (CHOCOLATE)

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)

COOKIE DOUGH (PINK)

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2-3 tsp freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring

GANACHE FILLING

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup dark or white chocolate chips finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional)

TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)

  • freeze-dried raspberries
  • chocolate squares
  • heart sprinkles
  • melted white chocolate for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Doughs: Start by making both the chocolate and pink cookie doughs separately. Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. In a different bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. For the chocolate dough, mix in the cocoa powder (and optional espresso powder) with the dry ingredients. For the pink dough, add the raspberry powder or pink food coloring to its dry ingredients. Gradually combine the dry and wet ingredients for each dough until just mixed. Chill both doughs in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Form & Bake Cookies: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Gently press your thumb or the back of a small spoon into the center of each ball to create a well. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers remain soft. Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press the centers again to deepen the wells. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Make the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until it's steaming hot but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate chips and let it sit for 2 minutes. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy. If desired, stir in the optional butter for extra shine. Let the ganache cool for a few minutes until it thickens slightly but is still pourable.
  • Fill & Decorate: Once the cookies are fully cooled, spoon or pipe the luscious ganache into the center of each cookie well. Get creative with your toppings! Top the chocolate cookies with chocolate squares or festive heart sprinkles. For the pink cookies, adorn them with a few freeze-dried raspberries or a delicate drizzle of melted white chocolate. Allow the ganache to set at room temperature, or pop them in the fridge for a quicker set before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition Information (approximate, based on 20 servings):
  • Calories: N/A
  • Total Carbs: N/A
  • Net Carbs: N/A
  • Fats: N/A
  • Protein: N/A
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