Description
Chocolate-filled cookies bring rich, gooey goodness straight from European bakeries. Crisp edges and molten chocolate centers make these treats irresistible for those who crave sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 1/3 cups cake flour
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 6 ounces (170 grams) semisweet chocolate
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Dry and Supplementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by finely chopping chocolate into a heat-proof bowl. Heat cream in a saucepan until steaming at medium-low temperature, then pour over chocolate. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until solidified.
- Create cookie dough by blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Incorporate egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract thoroughly. Separately whisk dry ingredients, then gradually fold into wet mixture. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to firm.
- Form small ganache spheres once mixture is chilled and roll them into uniform balls. Transfer ganache balls to freezer for additional firming.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment. Extract chilled dough and roll into individual spheres. Craft a small indentation in each dough ball’s center, nestle a frozen ganache ball inside, and carefully encase completely.
- Arrange filled cookie dough on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 13 minutes until edges turn golden. Optional: Use a flat-bottomed cup to gently press cookie tops immediately after removing from oven. Cool completely before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Freeze the ganache balls for at least 15 minutes to prevent them from melting during cookie shaping, ensuring a clean and neat filling.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a rich, intense ganache center that elevates the overall flavor profile of the cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Chill the cookie dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and help maintain the cookie’s shape during baking, creating a more uniform appearance.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg