Description
Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies are a delightful blend of rich cocoa and buttery goodness, shaped into charming hearts perfect for any occasion. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are easy to make and can be customized with festive decorations, making them ideal for gifting or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually sift in cocoa powder and flour while mixing on low speed until combined. Scrape the bowl as needed.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface, cut out heart shapes, and place them on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are firm, then cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flair, use icing or sprinkles for decoration. Experiment by adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough for extra texture.