Description
Deliciously rich and buttery chocolate shortbread cookies shaped like hearts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, you can increase the powdered sugar.
- These cookies can be decorated with melted chocolate or icing if desired.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg