Chocolate-Filled Cookies (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1 ¼ cups granulated sugar.
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½ cup light brown sugar.
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1 large egg.
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1 large egg yolk.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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3 ⅓ cups cake flour.
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½ cup dark cocoa powder.
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2 tablespoons cornstarch.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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¼ teaspoon baking soda.
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¾ teaspoon salt.
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Powdered sugar for topping.
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6 oz semisweet chocolate.
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⅔ cup heavy cream.
Instructions:
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First, chop the chocolate finely and place it in a heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream on medium-low until it steams. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk it until smooth and let it cool in the refrigerator.
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing well. In another bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together and gradually incorporate them into the wet mixture. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
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Once the ganache is solidified, form it into small balls and place them in the freezer.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets. Roll the cookie dough into balls, create a small crater in the center, fill it with a ganache ball, and then cover it with dough.
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Place the filled cookies on the baking sheet and bake for approximately 13 minutes. Optional: Flatten the tops of the cookies with a cup after they are baked. Allow them to cool and dust them with powdered sugar before enjoying.
Notes:
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These cookies feature a rich chocolate ganache filling inside a cocoa-flavored cookie dough. The powdered sugar dusting adds a festive touch.