Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and red food coloring, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes, then roll out and cut into heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, cool on wire racks.
- Top with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Chill dough to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use a sharp cookie cutter for clean heart shapes.
- Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles for festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
