Description
A delightful recipe for Valentine’s Day sandwich cookies that are perfect for sharing with loved ones. These heart-shaped treats are filled with sweet frosting and make a charming gift or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the filling.
- Spread the filling on one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
Notes
- For a festive touch, use colored sprinkles on the filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg