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Ingredients
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- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate, for coating
- Red fondant, for decoration
- Fondant glue, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and add vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, stirring until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut into heart shapes.
- Refrigerate shaped cookies for an additional 20 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown; cool on a wire rack.
- Melt dark chocolate and dip cooled cookies to coat.
- Trim any excess chocolate from edges.
- Roll and shape red fondant to create decorations.
- Attach fondant decorations with melted chocolate.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
Chilling the dough helps with clean cuts and maintaining shape.
Feel free to substitute vanilla extract with almond or orange extract for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg