Description
Delicious chocolate cookies with fudgy ganache filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup (40 g) cocoa powder, Dutch process
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 cup (200 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- Nonpareils for sprinkling on top, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Add egg yolks and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop dough into 34 equal portions, roll into balls, and press down in the center to create an indent.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the chilled dough balls for 9-11 minutes, pressing centers down immediately after baking.
- Cool Down the Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the Ganache: Combine chocolate chips and hot heavy cream, letting sit before stirring until smooth.
- Fill the Cookies: Spoon ganache into cookie indents and sprinkle with nonpareils if desired. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Store the Cookies: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best results. Chilling the dough helps maintain shape while baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg