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Irresistible Chocolate-Dipped Heart Sugar Cookies

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These heart-shaped sugar cookies are buttery and crisp, dipped in smooth bittersweet chocolate for a perfect Valentine’s treat. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and ideal for gifting or enjoying yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. The dough will be soft but not sticky.
  6. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Lightly flour your surface and rolling pin, then roll the chilled dough to about ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness.
  8. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter (2.5 to 3 inches) to cut out cookies and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the cookies.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers still look set. Do not overbake.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely before dipping.
  12. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, or use a double boiler until smooth.
  13. Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Place dipped cookies on parchment paper to set.
  14. Allow chocolate to firm up at room temperature or chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill dough well before rolling to prevent spreading and keep cookies tender. Avoid overbaking; cookies firm up as they cool. Melt chocolate gently to avoid seizing. For a neat chocolate coating, tap excess chocolate off the cookie. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.

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