Melted Chocolate Ganache

Melted Chocolate Ganache (recipe follows) Gold metallic powder (see page 238), for dusting... 

While the Goldies are chilling, prepare the Melted Chocolate Ganache. As it cools, set up a work area by covering a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Prepare the Melted Chocolate Ganache and allow it to cool. 

Combine all the ingredients in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the chips and chocolate are just melted. The ganache will thicken as it cools, so... 

Besides dusting the ganache with metallic powder, you can simply drizzle melted white chocolate on top of the dark ganache for contrast or after coating the Goldies with the ganache, freeze them for IO minutes and then dip them halfway in warm melted white chocolate—a twist on the black and white cookie. 

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