Ingredients
Scale
- 188 g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 40 g Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 168 g unsalted butter, softened
- 165 g light brown sugar, packed
- 50 g granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 140 g dark chocolate with cherry pieces, finely chopped
- 90 ml heavy cream
- 85 g cherry preserves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and pale in color, about 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed to low, gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Portion out the dough into 32 equal parts. Roll into balls and press an indent with a 1/4 teaspoon in each.
- Place dough balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) fifteen minutes before baking. Line trays with parchment paper.
- Arrange 8 cookies on each sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes until set but soft.
- Press centers again after baking, encircle with a biscuit cutter if desired.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a heatproof bowl, place the chopped chocolate. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just below boiling, pour over chocolate, let stand for 1 minute and stir until smooth.
- Add cherry preserves to the ganache and stir until well mixed.
- Spoon ganache into each cookie indentation, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to set.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to three days. They are best enjoyed fresh within the first couple of days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg