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A beautifully arranged plate of Valentine ganache cookies with glossy chocolate ganache on top, adorned with heart-shaped sprinkles and red decorating accents, set on a rustic wooden surface with soft lighting highlighting their shiny texture and rich color.

Valentine Ganache Cookies Delight

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These Valentine ganache cookies combine a crisp, buttery cookie base with a luscious, shiny chocolate ganache topping, decorated beautifully for the holiday of love.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • Red and pink sprinkles or decorative hearts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
  7. Heat heavy cream until just boiling, pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  8. Spread ganache over cooled cookies, decorate with sprinkles or hearts.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are fully cooled before applying ganache for best results.
  • You can refrigerate cookies for 30 minutes to set the ganache faster.
  • Decorate with colorful sprinkles for a festive look.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking and glazing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg