Description
Deliciously soft cookies with a chocolate base and elegant pink cookie, filled with rich ganache, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened (Pink)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (Pink)
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar (Pink)
- 1 large egg (Pink)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Pink)
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour (Pink)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (Pink)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (Pink)
- 2–3 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder or pink food coloring
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (Ganache)
- ¾ cup (130 g) dark or white chocolate chips, finely chopped (Ganache)
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter (optional, Ganache)
- Freeze-dried raspberries (Toppings)
- Chocolate squares (Toppings)
- Heart sprinkles (Toppings)
- Melted white chocolate for drizzling (Toppings)
Instructions
- Prepare each dough flavor separately. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugars for each dough.
- Add the egg and vanilla to each mixture, then stir in the dry ingredients.
- Chill both doughs in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Scoop the dough into balls and press a well in the center of each.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. After baking, re-press the centers if needed.
- Cool the cookies completely.
- To make the ganache, pour hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Fill the centers of the cookies with ganache and decorate with your choice of toppings.
- Let the ganache set at room temperature or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to two weeks and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American