Ingredients for Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening (vegetable shortening)
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How to Make Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the softened cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, beating until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Lightly flour the cutter to prevent sticking.
- Place the cutouts about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly browned.
- Immediately transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, or in a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and shortening together until smooth. Stir occasionally.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, dip about half of each heart into the melted chocolate.
- Place the dipped cookies on cookie sheets or trays lined with waxed paper to allow the chocolate to set.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.
- Store the cookies, covered, in the refrigerator with wax paper between layers. Makes approximately 3 1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
31g
Carbs
4g
