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Valentine's Day Treats

Valentine's Day Chocolate Cookies

Delicious homemade chocolate cookies perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and heart-shaped sprinkles.
  5. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. 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.