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Chocolate Cookies with Ganache Topping

These chocolate cookies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a glossy ganache, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 9 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 110 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp honey or golden syrup
  • 180 g plain flour (all-purpose flour)
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 100 g dark chocolate chips
Ganache Ingredients
  • 60 ml double cream (heavy cream)
Toppings
  • to taste Rainbow sprinkles or chocolate pieces

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180C (160C fan) / 350F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and honey (or golden syrup) until fully combined.
  4. Sift in the plain flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt. Mix until just combined, forming a soft dough.
  5. Scoop the cookie dough into 9 equal portions and roll into balls. Place them on a lined baking tray or non-stick cookie sheet leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–11 minutes until slightly underbaked in the center for a fudgy texture.
  2. Let the cookies cool completely on the tray.
Making the Ganache
  1. For the ganache, heat the double cream until just warm.
  2. Pour the cream over the dark chocolate chips, let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Topping the Cookies
  1. Spoon ganache onto each cooled cookie and sprinkle with chocolate pieces or sprinkles.
  2. Let set in the fridge and serve at room temperature.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Layer parchment between cookies to keep them tender. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.