Mocha-Filled Chocolate Cookies
210kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee cooled to room temperature
Mocha Filling
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
Equipment
- electric mixer
- oven
- saucepan
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough just begins to form. Drizzle in the cooled coffee and mix until the dough is smooth and fully combined.
- Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set. The cookies will be soft. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, make the mocha filling. Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream and instant espresso powder in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it stand for 2 minutes. Whisk the mixture until it is completely smooth and glossy to create a ganache. Let the ganache cool and thicken for about 20-25 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until it is a spreadable consistency.
- Once the cookies and ganache are completely cooled, spread a generous tablespoon of the mocha filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with a second cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
Nutrition
Calories210kcalCarbohydrates22gProtein3gFat13gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat3.5gCholesterol30mgSodium85mgPotassium110mgFiber2gSugar13gVitamin A250IUCalcium15mgIron1.5mg
Notes
Ensure cookies and ganache are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.