Glazed Chocolate Heart Cookies

Decadent Delight: Glazed Chocolate Heart Cookies

Start on a culinary journey that intertwines rich buttery chocolate with the enchantment of a delicate glaze, culminating in the creation of Glazed Chocolate Heart Cookies. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day celebration, or as a gift for a loved one, these stunning cookies are a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Recipe (28 cookies):

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Salted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
• 6 Tbs Cocoa powder

For the Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Prepare the dough:
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, using hand held electric mixer.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and the cocoa powder.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

• Separate the dough into two pieces, refrigerate 15-30 min.

Shape the cookies:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Roll out the chocolate dough between two parchment papers (doing so the dough stays nice dark and chocolaty) to about 1/4 inch thickness, using rolling pin with a spacer for even thickness.
• Use a floured 3D heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. The dimensional design creates grooves in the shape of a heart on the cookie.

Bake to perfection:

• Place the cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.

• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set.

• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Glaze:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or milk if needed. The glaze should be thick but pourable.

Glaze and decorate:

• Once the cookies are completely cooled, spoon the glaze over each cookie.
• Allow the glaze to flow into the heart-shaped grooves, creating a beautiful contrast with the rest of the cookie.

• Let the glaze set before serving, giving it a glossy finish that enhances the visual appeal.
• Serve and enjoy. Share with friends and loved ones.

Conclusion:

The Glazed Chocolate Heart Cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds but a feast for the eyes. The rich chocolate flavor combined with the sweet, glossy glaze creates a perfect harmony of taste and texture. These cookies are not only delicious but also a stunning addition to any occasion (such as Valentine’s Day). Share the love by baking a batch of these irresistible treats and watch as hearts melt with every bite.

If you liked these Glazed Chocolate Hearts, also check out these delicious heart shaped Jam-filled Sandwich Cookies, Custard Cookie Cups or Nutty Nest cookies.

Let me know if you liked these sweet treats in the comments section below.

Happy baking!