Decadent Chocolate Heart Delights
Indulge your sweet tooth with these Decadent Chocolate Heart Delights, inspired by a delightful recipe from 'Taste of Home'. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day you crave something sweet, these heart-shaped cookies are sure to impress. They boast a rich, chocolatey base with a creamy chocolate coating, offering a delightful contrast with a white chocolate drizzle that adds visual appeal and a touch of sweetness. Customize them to your liking by swapping the amounts of milk and white chocolate for dipping and drizzling. Whether shared with loved ones or enjoyed solo, these cookies will leave everyone asking for more!
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Servings
100
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
sugar
1/2 cup (granulated)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
all-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
baking cocoa
1/4 cup (sifted)
vanilla or white chocolate chips
1 cup (for dipping)
shortening
2 tablespoons (divided)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (for drizzling)
Instructions
1
In a small mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking cocoa. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, blending until smooth.
4
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until gently set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on wire racks.
6
For the chocolate coating, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the vanilla chips and 1 tablespoon of shortening in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring frequently to ensure a smooth consistency.
7
Dip the top and sides of each cookie into the melted vanilla mixture, creating a V-shape from the point of the cookie out to the rounded tops.
8
In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the remaining tablespoon of shortening, again stirring until smooth.
9
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the coated cookies, allowing it to create a beautiful and indulgent design.
10
Place the cookies on wire racks to allow the chocolate to set before serving or storing.
Nutrition Information
6g
Fat
11.5g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Chocolate Heart Delights?
They are rich, heart-shaped chocolate cookies featuring a creamy white chocolate coating and a semi-sweet chocolate drizzle, inspired by a Taste of Home recipe.
What are the main ingredients for the cookie base?
The base is made from 1 cup of softened butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, and 1/4 cup sifted baking cocoa.
How do I prepare the dough?
Cream the butter and sugar, beat in the vanilla, then gradually add the sifted flour and cocoa until the mixture is smooth.
What is the recommended thickness for rolling the dough?
The dough should be rolled out to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a lightly floured surface.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
The cookies should be baked in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How long should these cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are gently set.
How do I prepare the chocolate coating?
Melt 1 cup of vanilla or white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of shortening in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring frequently.
How do I dip the cookies?
Dip the top and sides of each cookie into the melted white chocolate mixture to create a V-shape from the point to the rounded tops.
What is the drizzle made of?
The drizzle consists of 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips melted with 1 tablespoon of shortening.
Can I customize the chocolate types?
Yes, you can swap the amounts of white and milk chocolate used for dipping and drizzling to suit your preference.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each serving contains 100 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie contains 6 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in these treats?
There are 11.5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in each cookie?
Each serving provides 0.8 grams of protein.
What type of cocoa should I use?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of sifted baking cocoa.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
No, the cookies should be placed 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
How many total ingredients are needed?
There are 8 ingredients total: butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, baking cocoa, vanilla chips, shortening, and semi-sweet chips.
What is the purpose of the shortening?
Shortening is divided between the two chocolate mixtures to help them melt smoothly and reach the right consistency for dipping and drizzling.
How do I cool the cookies?
After baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks before applying the coating.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Key tags include cookies, chocolate, Valentine's Day, dessert, heart-shaped, and baking.
Is this recipe good for beginners?
Yes, the instructions are straightforward, involving standard creaming, rolling, and melting techniques.
What is the best way to melt the chocolate chips?
Using a microwave-safe bowl and heating in 30-second intervals with frequent stirring prevents the chocolate from burning.
Can I use a different shape?
While heart shapes are recommended for the 'delight' theme, any cookie cutter shape will work with this dough.
How should the cookies be stored?
Once the chocolate has set on wire racks, store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Does the recipe use granulated or powdered sugar?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
What brand inspired this specific version?
The description notes that these are inspired by a recipe from Taste of Home.
Is the flour sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour for the best texture.
Can I use white chocolate chips for the coating?
Yes, you can use either vanilla chips or white chocolate chips for the base coating.
What is the final step?
The final step is to place the decorated cookies on wire racks to allow the chocolate to fully set before serving.
How do I achieve a professional look?
Carefully dipping the cookies to form a clean V-shape and then using a steady hand for the drizzle creates a beautiful, indulgent design.