Description
Rich chocolate cookies with a delightful texture, filled with creamy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (1/2 cup heavy cream + 8 oz chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indent in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Let cool, then fill the centers with chocolate ganache.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet; give the cookies enough space to spread a little while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American