Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in irresistible heartshaped chocolate shortbread cookies perfect for Valentines Day
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 Cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
- Add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Re-roll any scraps of dough and continue cutting out cookies until all the dough is used.
- Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies on their own or decorated with a drizzle of melted chocolate and sprinkles.
Notes
Delightful Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Infused with rich cocoa, buttery and indulgent!