Preparation:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 170°C (top and bottom heat) and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
Mix the dry ingredients:
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and pinch of salt into a bowl, so that there are no lumps in the dough.
Mix the butter and sugar:
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and icing sugar together with a mixer or a wooden spoon until the mixture is light and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Add the dry ingredients:
A little at a time, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well until the dough comes together. It will seem quite crumbly, but continue to knead until the dough is smooth and cohesive.
Roll out the dough:
Place the dough between two sealed baking sheets and roll out to a thickness of about 1cm.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
Baking:
Place the heart-shaped cookies on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. They will be firm and strong when you remove them from the oven. Leave to cool completely on a rack.
Optional: Dip in chocolate:
Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl over a pan of hot water (au bain-marie) or in the microwave (stirring every 30 seconds).
Dip half of each cookie in the enclosed chocolate and place them back on the baking sheet or a plate to cool and let the chocolate surprise.
Serve:
Let the chocolate harden (you can put them in the fridge to speed up the process) and then serve your delicious Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies.
Variations and tips:
Ornamental finish: Decorate the chocolate-dipped side with some sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even a little grated white chocolate for extra flair.
Other shapes: Use other cookie shapes such as flowers, stars, or circles to adapt the recipe to the occasion.
Icing: You can also decorate the cookies with a thin layer of icing instead of chocolate for a different look.
Serving tips:
Gifts: These cookies are perfect as a homemade gift. Put them in a nice box with a glass jar and decorate with a ribbon for a personal touch.
With a cup of tea: Serve them with a cup of tea or coffee for a luxurious, relaxing moment.
With this recipe for Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies you can make luxurious, romantic cookies that are not only delicious, but also look beautiful! They are a perfect dessert for a special occasion or to treat yourself. 💝🍪
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