Dessert

Chocolate Cookie Cups with Rich Chocolate Ganache Recipe

Bylilan Sage December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

Introduction

Chocolate Cookie Cups are a delightful treat combining rich, cocoa-flavored cookie shells with a creamy milk chocolate ganache filling. These bite-sized desserts are perfect for parties or satisfying a chocolate craving at home.

The image shows eleven round chocolate cookies with a thick crust, each topped with a smooth layer of melted chocolate in the center. On top of the chocolate layer, there are small round colorful sprinkles scattered evenly. The cookies are placed on a metal cooling rack, set on a white marbled surface with a bright yellow wooden board underneath. On the right side, there is a white glass cup filled with milk along with a blue and white striped straw inside the cup. At the bottom right corner, several colorful paper straws are lying next to the board. A white towel with blue, yellow, green, and red stripes is partially visible on the top left. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ cup (4 oz/115 g) butter, softened
½ cup (4 oz/115 g) granulated sugar
⅔ cup (4 oz/115 g) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups (7½ oz/213 g) all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (1 1/3 oz/37 g) cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup (4½ oz/128 g) milk chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) heavy cream
Sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) fan assist and butter about 30 mini muffin cups. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat the butter and both sugars together until blended, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Fold this dry mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
Step 4: Scoop level tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and press each into the bottoms and up the sides of the prepared muffin tins.
Step 5: Bake for about 10 minutes until the cookie cups are set. Immediately press an indentation into each with the end of a wooden spoon.
Step 6: Let the cookie cups cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: For the ganache, place the chopped milk chocolate in a heat-safe bowl.
Step 8: Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to steam and simmer, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 9: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes without stirring.
Step 10: Whisk gently in small circles, gradually expanding the motion, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Step 11: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of ganache into each cookie cup, top with sprinkles, and refrigerate for about 90 minutes until set.

Tips & Variations

Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a richer ganache.
Substitute sprinkles with chopped nuts or shredded coconut for added texture.
For easier dough handling, chill the dough briefly before shaping.

Storage

Store the chocolate cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to 3 days. Before serving, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes for a softer ganache texture.

How to Serve

Twelve small chocolate tartlets are arranged on a metal cooling rack over a white marbled surface, each tartlet having two layers: a dark brown, crumbly chocolate crust forming the base and sides, and a glossy, smooth chocolate filling topped with colorful round sprinkles in red, blue, green, yellow, and white. In the background, there is a clear glass half filled with white milk and a blue and white striped straw inside it, as well as another empty clear glass. Several colorful striped straws lie on the white marbled surface near the rack. A cloth with a plaid pattern in red, blue, green, yellow, and white is partially underneath the cooling rack. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of chocolate for the ganache?

Yes, you can substitute milk chocolate with semi-sweet, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate. Just adjust the sweetness according to your taste.

Can I make the cookie cups ahead of time?

Absolutely, you can prepare the cookie cups and ganache separately in advance. Assemble and refrigerate them at least 90 minutes before serving to allow the ganache to set properly.