CHOCOLATE HEART COOKIES
For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit spread. I place a couple of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies in the center, along with some fresh rasberries, lemon zest and a sprig of mint. -TerryAnn Moore Vineland, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and 1 tablespoon shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Dip both sides of cookies into melted mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies. Place on wire racks to dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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