Dark Mocha Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter, at room temperature and unsalted

¾ cup dark brown sugar

¼ granulated sugar

¼ cup instant coffee

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups flour

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ cup sugar for rolling

Preheat the oven to 350*

In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar

Beat until well combined and frothy

Beat eggs and vanilla until well blended

Adding a little at a time, gradually incorporate the dry ingredients

Using a small spoon, scoop out a tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball

Roll the ball in the sugar and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Continue until all the batter is used

Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each ball

Cook 8 to 10 minutes

Meanwhile, prepare a ganache with ½ cup heavy whipped cream and 1 cup chocolate chips.

Microwave at 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted and you stir to combine

When cookies are done, remove from oven and top each center with a dollop of ganache

Allow to harden before serving with your favorite cup of coffee.

Enjoy!

SERVING: 1