Description
These Valentine’s Chocolate Cut-Out Cookies are rich, chocolaty, and perfect for decorating. Whether you’re hosting a Valentine’s celebration or gifting homemade treats, these cookies offer a sweet and fun way to spread love.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional for Decorating:
- Icing or royal icing
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
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Roll & Cut:
- Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies, placing them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Decorate (Optional):
- Once cooled, decorate with icing or royal icing, and top with heart-shaped sprinkles for a festive Valentine’s touch!
Notes
- Ensure the dough is chilled before rolling to avoid spreading during baking.
- You can make these cookies ahead of time and freeze them for future occasions!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg