Cocoa Cookie Hearts Recipe

Name: Cocoa Cookie Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Hershey's cocoa; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tbsp. butter, margarine; shortening; 2 tbsp. milk; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 drops red food color (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Hershey's cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp. butter, margarine
shortening
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 drops red food color (optional)

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In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on medium speed of electri cmixer until light and fluffy.
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Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to butter mixture beating until well blended.
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Cover; refrigerate dough about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
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Heat oven to 350F.
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On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut with heart-shaped cookie cutter.
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Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
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Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly in center.
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Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
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Cool completely.
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Frost with Valentine Frosting; decorate as desired.
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Valentine Frosting: In bowl, beat powdered sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla and food color, if desired, until smooth and of spreading consistency.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Cocoa Cookie Hearts 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.

Cocoa Cookie Hearts

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