Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies that offer a rich cocoa-flavored cookie filled with a smooth, chocolate ganache. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing guests with a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Ganache Filling:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for extra shine)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F and line baking sheets.
- Cream butter and sugar: Cream until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Form dough: Mix dry ingredients into wet until a soft dough forms.
- Bake: Scoop dough, flatten, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Make ganache: Melt chocolate with hot cream, add butter, and stir until smooth.
- Assemble cookies: Spread ganache on cookies and form sandwiches.
- Set: Let cookies set at room temp or chill briefly.
Notes
- Cookies can be stored unfrosted for up to 3 days.
- For a festive touch, roll ganache edges in crushed nuts or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
