Chocolate Heart Cookies Recipe

May 10, 2023 Post a Comment

Chocolate Heart Cookies Paleo Valentine's Day Cookies from www.flavcity.com

Description

Valentine’s Day may be the day of love, but for us, it’s all about the chocolate. We’re here to share with you our favorite chocolate heart cookies recipe. These chocolate heart cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. They’re made with melted chocolate and a hint of cinnamon and are decorated with chocolate hearts. These cookies are perfect for gifting or just enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. So, get ready to indulge in a batch of these delicious chocolate heart cookies.

Ingredients

To make these chocolate heart cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, for decorating

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Add the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cooled, place the remaining chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chips are melted. Using a spoon, drizzle the melted chocolate onto the cookies. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Notes

For a more intense chocolate flavor, increase the amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips to 1 cup and decrease the amount of all-purpose flour to 1 1/2 cups. You can also use dark or white chocolate chips in place of the semi-sweet chocolate chips. If you don’t have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler.

Nutrition

Each cookie has about 200 calories, 9 grams of fat, 25 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein. If you’re looking for a healthier option, you can substitute the butter for coconut oil and the white sugar for coconut sugar or maple syrup.