Description
These Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies feature tender, buttery cookies paired with a rich, silky chocolate ganache filling. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any chocolate lover’s craving, this easy-to-make recipe yields elegant sandwich cookies with a luscious center that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Ganache Filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, helping to create a tender cookie.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the dough with flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms that holds together well.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly using the bottom of a glass for uniform thickness.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the cookie edges start to turn golden, indicating they are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack to firm up before assembly.
- Prepare Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning.
- Make Ganache: Pour the hot cream over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and butter. Let it sit for 2 minutes to melt, then stir gently until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Thicken Ganache: Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens but remains spreadable, perfect for filling the cookies.
- Assemble Cookies: Spread a layer of the cooled ganache onto the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie, creating a sandwich. Repeat for all cookies.
- Set Cookies: Let the assembled cookies set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm the ganache filling for easier handling and enhanced texture.
Notes
- Enhance the ganache flavor by adding a pinch of espresso powder when heating the cream.
- For a festive presentation, roll the edges of the assembled cookies in sprinkles, crushed nuts, or mini chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
