Chocolate-Orange Cocoa Hearts

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   Start with Alton's Sugar Cookie dough recipe.

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   Add and sift the cocoa powder with the flour, baking powder and salt.

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   Proceed with Sugar Cookie Dough recipe and chill for 2 hours.

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Stir the chopped chocolate and marmalade together in a small bowl until combined.

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   Sprinkle a work surface and rolling pin with confectioner's sugar and roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick.

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   Move dough frequently to prevent it from sticking and add more confectioner's sugar to the work surface and rolling pin as needed.

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   With a 2-by-2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut 48 hearts, re-rolling dough as needed.

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   Place half of the hearts at least 1 inch apart on two parchment-lined baking sheets.

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   Evenly spread about 1 level teaspoon of the marmalade/chocolate mixture over each heart, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.

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    Brush the outer edge of the hearts lightly with egg-white wash. Place another dough heart over the filling and gently press the edges to seal.

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    Continue with remaining dough cut-outs.

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    Lightly brush the surface of the cookies with egg-white wash and sprinkle generously with sanding sugar.

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    Bake until set, about 12-14 minutes.

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    Let cool on the pan slightly before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.