Description
Sweet chocolate chip cookie dough hearts showcase a playful twist on classic dessert favorites. Romantic bakers can craft intimate Valentine’s treats with simple ingredients and minimal kitchen skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 cups (298 ml) all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 0.5 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.33 cup (66 g) granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup (66 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps milk
- 10 oz (283 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate, melted
- 2 oz (57 g) white chocolate (optional, for drizzling)
- sprinkles
- edible glitter
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Blend in vanilla essence and milk, creating a smooth base.
- Ingredient Integration: Mix heat-treated flour into the creamy mixture, folding gently. Incorporate mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shaping Process: Roll dough on parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cookie cutter to craft delicate cookie hearts, transferring carefully to a lined baking sheet.
- Chilling Stage: Refrigerate heart-shaped dough for 30 minutes to firm up the structure and enhance flavor development.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt semi-sweet or milk chocolate using microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth and glossy.
- Dipping Technique: Submerge each chilled heart completely in melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Tap gently to remove excess coating and place on chilled parchment.
- Decorative Finish: Embellish chocolate-covered hearts with white chocolate drizzles or sprinkles before chocolate sets.
- Final Setting: Refrigerate decorated hearts for 20-30 minutes until chocolate hardens completely. Store in sealed container in refrigerator for up to one week, serving chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Flour Treatment Matters: Heat-treat flour to eliminate potential bacteria, ensuring food safety without compromising the cookie dough’s delicate texture.
- Consistent Thickness Crucial: Roll dough precisely to 1/4-inch thickness for uniform hearts that bake and set evenly, preventing uneven edges or inconsistent shapes.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Use short microwave intervals and stir frequently to prevent chocolate burning, creating a smooth, glossy coating for perfect dipping.
- Chilling is Key: Refrigerate dough and finished hearts to stabilize structure, enhance flavor melding, and maintain ideal chocolate coating consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg