Description
Indulge in decadence with these rich chocolate cookies topped with a glossy ganache glaze. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, packed, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
For the Ganache Glaze:
¾ cup heavy cream, 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugars: Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Bake cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and centers look slightly soft. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just beginning to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Glaze cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, spoon or drizzle the ganache over the tops. Allow the glaze to set at room temperature or chill briefly for a firmer finish.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt, crushed nuts, or festive sprinkles on top of the ganache for extra flair.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
