Chocolate Heart Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies coated in sparkling sugar and topped with a rich chocolate heart. Simple to make and perfect for holidays, gifts, or sharing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pink sanding sugar
- 1/4 cup red sanding sugar
- Chocolate heart candies
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and 4 oz cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 cup sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. The dough will be thick.
- Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour (or up to 3 days). If chilled longer, let sit at room temperature for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in ½ cup sanding sugar (pink/red mix) to coat.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Gently flatten.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for 3–4 minutes, then press 1 chocolate heart into the center of each cookie.
- Chill cookies for 10–15 minutes until chocolate is set.