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Chocolate Ganache Valentine Cookies – Pretty, Romantic & Delicious

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These soft chocolate cookies are filled with a rich ganache and decorated with festive touches, making them the perfect romantic or giftable Valentine’s Day treat.

Ingredients

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For Cookies:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

For Ganache Filling:

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped

  • 1 tbsp butter (optional)

Decorations:

  • Powdered sugar, melted white chocolate, sprinkles, crushed freeze-dried berries

Instructions

  • Make cookie dough: Cream butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Chill 30 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and bake 8–10 mins. Cool completely.

  • Make ganache: Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate, wait 1 min, stir until smooth. Let cool until thick.

  • Assemble: Spread or pipe ganache on one cookie, sandwich with another. Decorate as desired.

  • Let set 15–30 mins before serving.

Notes

  • Dough and ganache can be made ahead.

  • Use heart cutters for festive shapes.

  • Store airtight up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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