Description
Delightful heart-shaped cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and buttery texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt until the dough comes together.
- If the dough is too soft, wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness and cut out heart shapes.
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until firm.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil. Experiment with different add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, heart cookies, shortbread cookies, Valentine's Day, baking