Description
Romantic Valentine’s Chocolate Cut-Out Cookies bring sweet passion to dessert lovers’ hearts. Crisp chocolate edges and delicate designs make these treats perfect for sharing special moments with someone cherished.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (591 ml) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup (118 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Icing or royal icing
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Craft the chocolatey foundation by whisking together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing vessel.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until they transform into a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients, mixing carefully until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Partition the dough into two elegant discs, envelop each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to achieve optimal firmness.
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a delicately floured surface, roll the chilled dough to a precise ¼-inch thickness.
- Utilize a heart-shaped cookie cutter to sculpt romantic cookie silhouettes, positioning them with a gentle 1-inch separation on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, ensuring edges become firm while centers remain slightly tender.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, embellish with intricate icing designs and sprinkle heart-shaped decorations for a festive Valentine’s celebration.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain crisp heart shapes during baking.
- Work quickly when rolling out the dough to keep it cool and prevent sticking.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep chocolate flavor that elevates the cookies.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg