Irresistible Homemade Valentine’s Day Treats: Sweet Ideas!
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Delight in easy homemade Valentine’s treats for a sweet celebration! Explore creative ideas to impress your loved ones.
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of powdered sugar
2 tablespoons of milk
1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
Once your dough is well-mixed, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake your cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cool, mix the powdered sugar and milk to create a smooth icing. Decorate the cookies using a piping bag or ziplock bag with the corner snipped off. Add sprinkles and edible glitter for creativity.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip fresh strawberries into the melted chocolate and allow the excess to drip off before placing them on parchment paper to set.
Notes
A collection of delightful homemade recipes for Valentine’s Day treats that includes heart-shaped cookies and chocolate-covered strawberries.
