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Dark Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies

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Decadent sandwich cookies made with rich dark chocolate wafers and filled with smooth, luscious ganache—a perfect balance of crisp and creamy in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa) for ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream for ganache
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional for glossy ganache)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a smooth dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  4. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Roll dough out to ⅛‑inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a 1½–2‑inch round cutter to cut cookies. Chill or freeze cutouts briefly to hold shape.
  5. Place cookies on a parchment-lined sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Make ganache: Chop dark chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, and let sit for 2–3 minutes. Stir until smooth, then (optional) whisk in butter. Cool until thick but spreadable (approx. 30 min).
  7. Pair cookies of similar size. Pipe or spread ganache onto one cookie and sandwich with another. Optionally dust with cocoa or apply decorative sprinkles or sea salt.

Notes

  • Chilling dough ensures clean edges and prevents spreading.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best ganache flavor and texture.
  • Rest ganache until spreadable to avoid sliding off cookies.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container; refrigerate in warm climates and bring to room temperature before serving.

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