These heart-shaped cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Decorated with a rich chocolate dip and colorful sprinkles, they make delightful treats that are sure to impress. Ideal for cute baking projects, these cookies are a fun way to show someone you care.

This recipe is straightforward and offers great cookies inspo for both novice and experienced bakers. You can customize the sprinkles to match your celebration theme or personal taste.

Valentine’s Day Heart Cookies

These chocolate dipped heart cookies feature a buttery base that is perfectly complemented by a smooth chocolate coating and festive sprinkles. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup assorted sprinkles

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
2. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3. Shape the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Dip in Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
6. Add Sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle the edges with assorted sprinkles before the chocolate sets. Place the cookies on a wire rack to allow the chocolate to harden.
7. Serve: Once the chocolate is set, serve the cookies or package them as gifts for loved ones.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 20g