Valentine's Day Chocolate Cookies
Delicious homemade chocolate cookies perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Base for the cookies.
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Adds chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for creaming.
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetener for the cookies.
- 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips For bursts of chocolate.
- 1/4 cup Heart-Shaped Sprinkles For decoration.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and heart-shaped sprinkles.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.