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Bergers Cookies
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Bergers Cookies

Covered in a smooth, rich layer of chocolate ganache, these soft and sweet Berger Cookies find the ideal balance. The depth of the chocolate frosting and the lightness of the vanilla batter complement each other perfectly in a sweet treat that practically melts in your mouth.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Dough
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 TSP baking powder
  • 1/4 TSP salt
  • 1/2 C butter at room temperature, unsalted
  • 3/4 C granulated sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 1/2 TBSP heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 TSP vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 3 C milk chocolate chips
  • 1 1/4 C heavy cream
  • 1/4 TSP salt
  • 1 2/3 C cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 C powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 TSP vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside
  4. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes
  5. Add the egg white, heavy cream, and vanilla, and beat until combined
  6. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in three additions, mixing until incorporated, scraping down the bowl as needed
  7. Working with 1 heaping tablespoon of dough at a time, roll into balls and space 2 inches a part on the prepared baking sheets
  8. Using your hands, press down the tops of the balls slightly
  9. Bake until the cookies are just beginning to brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through baking
  10. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet
  11. Once the cookies have cooled, combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and salt in a large bowl
  12. Microwave the chocolate mixture at 50 percent power, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, 1 to 3 minutes
  13. Whisk the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla into the chocolate mixture until smooth, the frosting should the texture of thick brownie batter and register about 95 degrees.
  14. Turn the cookies over on the baking sheets
  15. Spoon 2 tablespoons of frosting over the flat side of each cookie to form a mound
  16. Let the cookies sit at room temperature until the frosting is set, about 3 hours
  17. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days

Notes

  • To Store: Store in an airtight container or tightly sealed ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 3 days with layers separated by parchment paper.
  • To Freeze: Freeze them on a plate or baking sheet first, then wrap tightly and keep frozen for up to 3 months. Let thaw on the counter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 73mg (3%) Potassium 138mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.