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Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Ganache Filling Recipe

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Delight in these rich and fudgy Cherry Cookies featuring a perfect balance of deep chocolate flavor and sweet cherry preserves. Topped with a luscious chocolate cherry ganache, these cookies offer a sophisticated twist on a classic treat, ideal for gatherings or an indulgent snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 32 cookies

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache

  • 5 oz chopped chocolate (preferably dark chocolate with cherries, e.g., Endangered Species Chocolate Vibrant Cherries + Dark Chocolate)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (90 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) cherry preserves

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until fully combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar on high speed until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Lower the mixer speed to medium and beat in the two room-temperature egg yolks and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the prepared dry flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix on low speed just until no streaks of flour remain, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Shape and Chill Dough: Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, portion the dough into 32 equal pieces. Roll each portion into a ball, then press each with a 1/4 teaspoon to create an indent in the center. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for one hour to firm up.
  6. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) about 15 minutes before baking. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange 8 cookies per sheet, spaced evenly.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, typically 10 minutes for perfect texture. Immediately after removing from the oven, press down gently on the center indent of each cookie again with a 1/4 teaspoon, as they may have puffed up slightly during baking.
  8. Shape Cookies: While still warm, use a circular cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to gently scoot around each cookie to sharpen the round shape and reduce their size back to uniformity.
  9. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make Chocolate Cherry Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just about to boil and pour it over the chocolate. Stir gently until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Add the cherry preserves and stir until fully incorporated.
  11. Fill Cookies: Spoon about one teaspoon of the chocolate cherry ganache into the center indent of each cooled cookie. Add a little more ganache if the indent allows.
  12. Chill to Set: Place the filled cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the ganache set firmly.
  13. Storage: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.

Notes

  • Make sure the egg yolks are at room temperature for proper creaming and texture.
  • Pressing the cookie centers immediately after baking helps maintain the indent for the ganache filling.
  • Use high-quality chocolate with cherry pieces for enhanced flavor in the ganache.
  • The chilling step for the dough is essential to prevent cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and maintain ganache consistency.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/chocolate-cherry-cookies-with-ganache-filling-recipe/