Description
Delightful chocolate chip cookie dough hearts showcase love through sweet dessert perfection. Rich chocolate and creamy dough combine for an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz (283 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate, melted
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsps milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 oz (57 g) white chocolate (optional, for drizzling)
- Sprinkles
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Preparation: Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and milk to create a smooth base. Integrate heat-treated flour and blend thoroughly. Fold mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shaping: Roll dough between parchment paper sheets to an even thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create precise heart shapes. Transfer cutouts to a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill until firm.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate in short microwave intervals, stirring consistently to achieve a smooth, glossy texture. Avoid overheating by using gentle heat and continuous stirring.
- Dipping Process: Remove chilled hearts from refrigerator. Submerge each heart completely in melted chocolate, using a dipping tool to ensure even coverage. Tap to remove excess chocolate and place on parchment paper.
- Decorating: Before chocolate sets, embellish with contrasting white chocolate drizzles or decorative sprinkles. Return decorated hearts to refrigerator to allow chocolate to fully set and develop a lustrous finish.
- Serving and Storage: Enjoy hearts chilled or at room temperature. Store remaining cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, preserving their delectable texture and flavor.
Notes
- Flour Safety First: Heat-treat flour in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes to eliminate potential bacteria, ensuring a safe no-bake cookie dough experience.
- Butter Consistency Matters: Allow butter to soften at room temperature for 30 minutes, creating a smooth, fluffy base that blends perfectly with sugars.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use a double boiler or microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring constantly to prevent chocolate from burning and maintain a silky texture.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate dough and chocolate-coated hearts for at least 30 minutes to set shapes and enhance flavor development, creating a firmer, more decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg