Description
Make buttery, tender, heart-shaped sugar cookies dipped in a rich chocolate glaze. This recipe creates a perfect seasonal treat for someone special.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup multi-colored nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated.
- Add the all-purpose flour gradually at low speed, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using a 2.5-inch heart-shaped cutter and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are very lightly browned and the centers are set.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the glaze is smooth and glossy.
- Dip one half of each cooled cookie into the warm chocolate glaze and immediately top with nonpareil sprinkles.
Notes
- Always bake cookies until the internal temperature of the dough reaches 165°F to ensure the flour is safe for consumption.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Dipping
- Cuisine: American