Description
Delightful heart-shaped cookies with a rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Combine until just incorporated.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until the dough comes together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into heart shapes.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Add melted chocolate or powdered sugar as desired.
Notes
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for optimal texture. Chilling the dough is important for maintaining cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, heart-shaped cookies, dessert recipes