These chocolate truffle cookies are a delightful blend of rich, fudgy chocolate and smooth, creamy truffle filling. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a decadent treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with every bite. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, for filling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Fold in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly with your fingers.
- Place a chocolate chip in the center of the dough and wrap the dough around it, forming a ball.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until simmering.
- Pour the hot cream over the 1 cup of chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, spoon a dollop of the chocolate truffle filling onto each cookie.
- Let the cookies set at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy these decadent chocolate truffle cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!
