Festive Chocolate Hearts Recipe

Name: Festive Chocolate Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, cubed; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening; Red nonpareils

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
Red nonpareils

1
In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes. Stir in egg.
2
Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; add to butter mixture. Fold in walnuts. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 9-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. With a small spatula, spread a thin layer of chocolate mixture around edges of cookies; sprinkle with nonpareils. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

1060

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, cubed, 2/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Festive Chocolate 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.

Festive Chocolate Hearts

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