Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts

These Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts are a wonderfully sweet treat for your friends, family, and loved ones this Valentine's day ... or any day!

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I'm officially in love with all things red, pink, and chocolate-covered!

Whether you are a fan of this day or not, you won't be able to turn down this sweet treat.

Shortbread is a favorite cookie of mine. I love the buttery flavor and delicate texture that seems to melt in my mouth.

Of course, cutting the shortbread into heart shapes and covering it in chocolate makes it taste even better!

Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts

My favorite thing about these cookies, apart from the yummy taste and simple recipe, are the basic ingredients needed to make them.

You probably already have everything you need in your pantry.

Aren't they cute? I can't think of anyone who wouldn't love one of these Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies!

I like to package these Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Hearts in little paper bags for an easy Valentine. Simply slide a cookie in a kraft bag and seal with cute washi tape.

How simple is that?

Treat someone special to these Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts this Valentine's Day!

Check out these cute washi tape sets that are perfect for Valentine's Day (left to right):

AllyDrew Set                                  Wrapables Set                                    Wise Bird Set

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Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts

Treat someone special to these Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 dozen (3-inch) cookies

Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate

Instructions

Prepare cookies:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a couple baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
• Cream butter and sugar using a stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and salt.
• Add flour and mix until just blended.
• Gather dough into a ball and place on a floured board. Roll out dough with a rolling pin to about ¼-inch thick.
• Use a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Gather any scraps and reroll them to get more cookies.
• Transfer cookies to baking sheets. Bake until cookies begin to get golden around edges, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Decorate cookies:

• Chop chocolate into medium pieces and place in a small bowl. Melt chocolate using a microwave (or on the stove). Do not overheat.
• Dip cookies into chocolate or use a spoon to drizzle chocolate over cookies.
• Transfer decorated cookies to parchment lined baking sheets. Place cookies in freezer until chocolate sets.
• Enjoy cookies immediately or store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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What is your favorite Valentine's Day treat?