King Arthur Chocolate Bon Bon Drops
Indulge in the decadent elegance of King Arthur Chocolate Bon Bon Drops, a recipe that combines a tender, cocoa-rich cookie with a luscious ganache-filled center and a smooth, chocolatey glaze. Perfectly portioned into bite-sized delights, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious, with the option to add a dark chocolate drizzle for an extra touch of sophistication. Easy-to-follow steps ensure baking success, while high-quality ingredients like unsalted butter, premium cocoa powder, and semisweet chocolate chips create a luxurious flavor profile. Ready in under an hour, these fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth treats make an impressive addition to holiday cookie trays, gift boxes, or any dessert spread. Treat yourself and loved ones to these bakery-worthy confections that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 ounces Dark chocolate, melted (for drizzle, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, blend the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
Portion the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the ganache filling. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
Once the cookies are cool, use a small spoon to scoop out a tiny divot in the center of each cookie. Fill the divot with a dollop of the ganache, about 1 teaspoon per cookie.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle or spoon the glaze over the tops of the cookies, covering the ganache center.
If desired, melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it artistically over the cookies for extra decoration.
Allow the glaze to set before serving. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.7 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.1 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 651.5 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.2 g | 247% | |
| Total Sugars | 371.5 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 43.9 mg | 244% | |
| Potassium | 3205 mg | 68% | |
*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.
