Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies
If you're craving something sweet, these Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies are perfect for any occasion! Rich, buttery, and delightfully chocolatey, they melt in your mouth and are ideal for sharing. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day or just treating yourself, these cookies are a must-make!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Food Processor
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Sift the flour, cocoa and salt together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll the dough 1/4-inch thick as evenly as possible.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Cut out the cookies with a heart shaped or other cookie cutter. Arrange the cookies, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until crisp and firm. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for two minutes and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- When the cookies are cool dip the hearts into the melted chocolate. I only dipped about ΒΌ of the heart. Sprinkle the chocolate section with sprinkles, if desired. Place the heart cookies on wax paper until the chocolate is completely set up.
- Note-you can use any type of cookie cutter and sprinkles. You can make these cookies for any and every holiday!
Notes
- Tip 1: Keep your cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness, ideally at room temperature for up to one week.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the cookies for up to three months. Just layer them between parchment paper and store in a freezer-safe bag.
- Tip 3: Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate for dipping or adding spices like cinnamon for a twist.
- Tip 4: Use a variety of sprinkles to match different occasions or themes. Themed cookies can be a hit at parties!
- Tip 5: Serve these cookies with a side of tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon snack.