Chocolate Heart Cookies

Chocolate heart cookies are buttery, crunchy, and fantastic! They’re tasty, simple to prepare, and not too sweet, so they’re ideal for any celebration. They’re the ultimate Valentine’s Day dessert chocolate heart cookies! Melting chocolate-covered gluten-free chocolate cookies in the shape of a heart. Chocolate heart cookies make wonderful presents, particularly on Valentine’s Day! 

These delicious cookies provide a wonderful combination of rich chocolate flavor with that wonderful buttery feel, and therefore, make them the ideal present for someone special in your life! The dough is as easy as creaming the sugar and butter together; then adding the chocolate is what brings it all together and is such a soft dough that it is a delight to handle. The rich taste and cute appearance of the chocolate heart cookies will leave everyone impressed. Have fun making and sharing these fantastic cookies with others!

Ingredients of Chocolate Heart Cookies

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup melting chocolate

Toppings:

• Colorful hearts sprinkles (optional)

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Heart cookie cutter

Making Process

Step: 1- Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl that is medium-large. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix in the flour and cocoa powder until it becomes a sticky, tender dough that holds together. 

Step: 2- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to be cold.

Step: 3- Take the dough out of the refrigerator and lightly knead to soften. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface, folding and rotating the dough every now and then to prevent sticking. Roll to roughly ¼-inch thickness.

Step: 4- Press hard together on the flour to cut the cookie as much as possible with a cookie cutter. Set cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets. Reshape scraps and cut additional cookies until all of the dough has been employed.

Step: 5- Bake cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. 

Step: 6- Pour melted chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle colorful hearts sprinkles. Serve and enjoy.

Storage Tips

Room temperature: Keep cooled chocolate heart cookies in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

• Calories: 330 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 37g
• Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
• Calcium: 40 mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Fats: 21 g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 7.8g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g
• Sugars: 23g
• Sodium: 44 mg
• Iron: 1.3 mg
• Magnesium: 25 mg
• Protein: 6.5 g
• Potassium: 150 mg

FAQ

Can I use another type of chocolate?

Yes, dark chocolate cocoa powder is tastier.

Can I freeze the dough?

Yes! Wrap securely and freeze for up to 1 month.

Conclusion

These chocolate heart cookies are not only delicious to consume but also a warm declaration of affection. With easily accessible ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can easily prepare a batch of these lovely cookies in no time that will brighten up everyone’s day. Happy baking and indulging in the sweetness of your hard work!