Description
Sweet chocolate chip cookie dough hearts melt hearts with their irresistible charm, blending nostalgic comfort and playful indulgence. Romantic dessert lovers will savor each creamy, chocolate-studded bite of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Coating and Decorative Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) semi-sweet or milk chocolate, melted
- 2 ounces (57 grams) white chocolate (optional, for drizzling)
- Sprinkles
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Craft the delectable dough by whipping softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until airy and voluminous. Incorporate vanilla essence and milk, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold heat-treated flour into the mixture, creating a cohesive dough. Carefully integrate mini chocolate chips for delightful bursts of sweetness.
- Position parchment paper on a flat surface and roll the dough to a uniform 1/4-inch thickness. Utilize a heart-shaped cookie cutter to meticulously carve delicate heart shapes.
- Transfer the delicate hearts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring gentle placement. Refrigerate the hearts for a minimum of 30 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Select semi-sweet or milk chocolate and melt using microwave technique. Employ 20-second intervals, stirring between each cycle to achieve a silky, smooth consistency.
- Employ a fork or specialized dipping tool to immerse each heart completely in the molten chocolate. Gently tap to remove excess coating, then return to the chilled parchment surface.
- Embellish the chocolate-enrobed hearts with elegant white chocolate drizzles or festive sprinkles before the coating solidifies.
- Return the decorated hearts to the refrigerator, allowing 20-30 minutes for complete chocolate hardening.
- Present the treats chilled or at ambient temperature. Preserve in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to one week, maintaining optimal freshness.
Notes
- Swap flour for gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour to create a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Heat-treat flour by microwaving or baking at 350°F for 5 minutes to eliminate potential bacteria, ensuring safe raw dough consumption.
- Experiment with dairy-free options by replacing butter with coconut oil and using plant-based milk for a vegan-friendly chocolate chip cookie dough heart.
- Use silicone heart molds as an alternative to cookie cutters for more uniform shapes and easier chocolate coating process.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg