Get ready to indulge in these decadent Volcanic Chocolate Cookies, filled with a rich and creamy dark chocolate ganache. These cookies are large, gooey, and bursting with intense chocolate flavor, making them the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. The combination of the soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie and the luscious ganache center creates a delightful volcanic explosion of chocolate in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream. The buttery cookie dough, combined with rich cocoa powder and studded with chocolate chips, provides an intense chocolate experience. The hidden ganache center adds an extra layer of decadence, making these cookies irresistible. They are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests with their gourmet appeal.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests. These cookies are also perfect for a cozy night in with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa. They make great gifts too, especially when packaged in a beautiful box or tin.
Decoration Tips: To make these cookies even more appealing, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking. After baking, you can dust them with a light coating of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. If you're feeling extra indulgent, drizzle some melted white chocolate over the top for a beautiful contrast and added sweetness.
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 70g softened butter
- 25g cocoa powder
- 125g granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips for decoration
For the Ganache:
- 100g dark chocolate
- 60g heavy cream
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ganache:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and heavy cream. Heat in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the ganache to the refrigerator and let it chill for about an hour, until it becomes thick and dense.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about an hour to make it easier to handle.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out portions of the chilled dough and flatten each one in your hand.
- Place a small amount of the chilled ganache in the center of each dough portion and fold the edges over to enclose the ganache, forming a ball.
- Place the balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading.
- Decorate the tops with a few chocolate chips.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- These cookies can be stored in the freezer for up to two months. Simply bake them straight from the freezer whenever you’re ready to enjoy a fresh, gooey cookie.
Enjoy! These Volcanic Chocolate Cookies, filled with rich dark chocolate ganache, are sure to become a favorite. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or just to satisfy a chocolate craving, they are guaranteed to impress and delight.
