Description
Rich, tender heart-shaped chocolate cookies filled with smooth ganache make this the ultimate sweet treat for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll each portion between parchment paper to 1/4 inch thick and chill for 30 minutes.
- Cut heart shapes using a cookie cutter and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- To make the ganache, heat cream until simmering and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and let cool until spreadable.
- Spread ganache on the flat side of half the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to sandwich.
- Let set for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough before cutting to help cookies hold their shape.
- Use quality cocoa powder and chocolate for best flavor.
- Ganache can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: heart shaped cookies, chocolate sandwich cookies, Valentine's cookies, ganache cookies