Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Form dough into heart-shaped cookies and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the ganache: heat heavy cream until just simmering, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over cooled cookies and decorate as desired. Let set before serving.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best ganache flavor.
- Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter for extra festive appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking, No-Bake Ganache Topping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg