Chocolate Cut-Out Heart Cookies
Delight in these rich and tender chocolate cut-out heart cookies, perfect for sharing on special occasions or any time you crave a chocolaty treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Using heart-shaped cookie cutters, cut out cookies and place them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set but not overbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, decorate the cookies with melted white chocolate drizzle or colorful icing after they have cooled.
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