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Chocolate Cut-Out Heart Cookies

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Delightfully rich and tender, these Chocolate Cut-Out Heart Cookies are perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any time, combining deep chocolate flavor with a charming heart shape.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but not hard.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra special touch, decorate the cookies with white or pink royal icing once cooled, or sprinkle with powdered sugar for a simple finish.

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