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Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies are buttery, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfectly shaped for Valentine’s Day, they can be enjoyed plain or decorated with a drizzle of chocolate or sprinkles for a festive touch.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Decorations:

  • 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet or white chocolate, melted
  • Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
    • Add the vanilla extract and sifted cocoa powder. Mix until well combined.
    • Gradually add the sifted flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
  2. Chill the Dough:
    • Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Roll and Cut the Cookies:
    • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch (6mm) thickness.
    • Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies, re-rolling scraps as needed.
    • Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake the Cookies:
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are firm. The cookies should not brown.
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Decorate (Optional):
    • Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate, or drizzle the chocolate over the cookies.
    • Sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Notes

  • For a softer chocolate flavor, substitute half the cocoa powder with powdered sugar.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • These cookies freeze well; wrap them tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/chocolate-shortbread-heart-cookies.htm