Chocolate Cut-Out Heart Cookies
Delight in these rich and tender Chocolate Cut-Out Heart Cookies, perfect for sharing on special occasions or as a sweet treat any time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out one dough disk on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them about 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set but cookies are still soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a festive touch, decorate with white chocolate drizzle or colorful sprinkles to customize the cookies for any holiday or event.