Description
Indulge in these classic chocolate cookies that combine a rich ganache center with a tender, buttery dough, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Press your thumb into the center of each dough ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of ganache into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Experiment with different types of chocolate for the ganache.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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