Description
These Rich Chocolate Cookies with Glossy Ganache Glaze are decadently chocolatey, featuring a chewy texture with melty chocolate chips inside and a smooth, shiny ganache topping. Perfect for dessert lovers craving a double chocolate treat that balances rich flavor with a glossy finish, making these cookies both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Ganache Glaze
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon butter (for shine, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar together using an electric mixer or hand mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture until fully incorporated, which helps bind the dough and adds moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to prevent overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for bursts of melty chocolate in every bite.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Space them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheets in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set but centers remain slightly soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the baked cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
- Prepare Ganache: While cookies cool, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat just until it starts to simmer—do not let it boil to avoid separating the cream.
- Make Ganache: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute to soften the chocolate, then stir gently until smooth and glossy. Stir in the optional butter to enhance the shine and texture of the ganache.
- Glaze Cookies: Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens but is still pourable. Spoon or drizzle the ganache evenly over the cooled cookies, creating a beautiful glossy glaze.
- Set Ganache: Let the ganache set completely at room temperature before serving to ensure a smooth, firm finish on top of the cookies.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache to ensure a smooth and shiny finish that enhances flavor.
- For a sweet-salty balance, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the ganache before it sets.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer softer or firmer cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
