Soft Cookies with Dark Chocolate

These soft cookies are made with a combination of brown sugar for chewiness and a rich dark chocolate and cream ganache that takes them to the next level. Whether you’re making them for a party or just a treat for yourself, these cookies will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside for later. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes. Crack the egg into the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated.

Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough forms. Stir in the dark chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon, making sure they’re evenly distributed. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Slightly flatten the tops with your fingers. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centres are still soft. Be careful not to overbake; they should look slightly underdone in the centre to ensure they stay soft. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Dark Chocolate and Cream Ganache:

Heat the cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (don’t let it boil). Add the chocolate: Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.

Gently whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth and glossy. Add the butter and continue whisking until the ganache is creamy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly, so it thickens but is still spreadable.

Assemble the Cookies:

Pair the cookies: Take one cookie and spread a generous amount of dark chocolate ganache on the bottom side. Top it with another cookie to make a sandwich, pressing gently.

Serve and enjoy: Repeat with the remaining cookies and ganache. These soft cookies with dark chocolate ganache are perfect with a glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to become a favourite in your recipe collection.