Ganache Filled Chocolate Cookies from Scratch
Indulge in rich, chocolaty perfection with these ganache-filled chocolate cookies made entirely from scratch. Featuring a tender cocoa-infused cookie dough enveloping a luscious, velvety ganache center, this recipe is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. Each bite delivers a delightful contrast between the soft-baked exterior and the melt-in-your-mouth chocolate filling. Made with simple pantry staples and semi-sweet chocolate, these cookies are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for sharing at parties, serving with coffee, or enjoying on a cozy afternoon, this decadent dessert is sure to impress. Plus, with step-by-step guidance and tips for achieving flawless results, you'll have bakery-quality cookies fresh from your oven in no time.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 6 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until combined. Do not overmix.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer (do not boil).
Remove the cream from the heat and pour it over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes.
Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and glossy. Chill the ganache in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until it thickens to a scoopable consistency.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers.
Place about 1 teaspoon of chilled ganache in the center of each flattened dough ball. Wrap the dough around the ganache, sealing it completely, and roll it back into a ball.
Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the ganache-filled chocolate cookies warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.3 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.1 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 2700 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 741.4 g | 270% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 83.8 g | 299% | |
| Total Sugars | 408.6 g | ||
| Protein | 82.5 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 52.5 mg | 292% | |
| Potassium | 4030 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
