Chocolate Cut-Out Heart Cookies
Delight in these rich and tender Chocolate Cut-Out Heart Cookies, perfect for any romantic occasion or festive treat with a smooth cocoa flavor and crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Using heart-shaped cookie cutters, cut out cookies and place them 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are set but still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
Notes
For an extra special touch, dip half of each cookie in melted white or dark chocolate and allow to set before serving.
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