Chocolate Valentine Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Valentine Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup butter softened; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg; 2 3/4 cups flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup butter softened; 3 tablespoons cherry juice maraschino; red food coloring; 48 sandwich cookies

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter softened
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter softened
3 tablespoons cherry juice maraschino
red food coloring
48 sandwich cookies

1
In large bowl, beat sugar and 1 cup butter until light and fluffy. Add milk, vanilla, and egg; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and soda. Chill dough 1 hour for easier handling.
2
Heat oven to 350 degrees. On floured surface, roll out dough, 1/3 at a time, to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2 1/2 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place half of the cut out hearts 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Cut a 1-inch heart shape from the center of remaining hearts. Place cut out hearts on cookie sheets.
3
Chill excess dough and re-roll. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from the cookie sheets; cool.
4
In small bowl, beat frosting ingredients, adding 1 tablespoon cherry juice at a time for desired spreading consistency. Tint with red food color. Frost bottom side of whole cookie. Top with cut out cookie. 4 dozen sandwich cookies.

1410

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup butter softened, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Valentine Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Valentine Cookies

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