Tender vanilla cookies filled with smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special moment.
For the Cookies
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
(Optional) ¼ tsp almond extract or ½ tsp lemon zest
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
For the Ganache
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter (optional)
Cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and optional almond extract.
Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Chill 1 hour.
Roll and cut into shapes. Chill again 10 minutes.
Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.
Heat cream and pour over chocolate. Let sit, stir smooth. Cool to spreadable.
Fill half of cookies with ganache. Top with remaining cookies. Dust or drizzle to finish.
Store airtight at room temp or refrigerate for longer shelf life. Freeze up to 2 months.