Chocolate-Mint Hearts Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Mint Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips, divided; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup shortening; Colored sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup shortening
Colored sprinkles, optional

1
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips; stir. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla and melted chocolate. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 7-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle chocolate with sprinkles if desired. Place on waxed paper; refrigerate until set.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips, divided, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Mint Hearts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate-Mint Hearts

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