These delightful mini cookie cakes are perfect for a sweet dessert for two, making them an ideal choice for Valentine’s Day. With their soft, chewy texture and rich flavor, they are sure to impress your loved one or serve as a surprise for your best friend.

This recipe combines the joy of baking with the charm of personalized treats, allowing you to create adorable Valentine cookies that are perfect for sharing or enjoying together.

Sweet Mini Valentine Cookie Cakes Recipe

These mini cookie cakes are made with simple ingredients and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields two delicious cookie cakes, making it a great option for a cozy dessert for two.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips or sprinkles (optional)
• Icing for decoration (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or sprinkles if using.
6. Shape the Cookie Cakes: Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a small round cake on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
8. Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookie cakes to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, decorate with icing if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 2 cookie cakes
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 32g