Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies with Sprinkles and Melted Chocolate Recipe
Introduction
These Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion, especially when you want to share a little love. Using refrigerated cookie dough and simple decorations, you can create charming cookies that look as good as they taste.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated cookie dough (or homemade dough)
- 1 bag candy melts
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 2: Firmly fill each heart-shaped cavity with the cookie dough, about three-quarters full, pressing it down tightly.
- Step 3: Place the mold on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
- Step 4: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely before removing them from the mold.
- Step 5: Gently loosen the edges of each heart and pop the cookies out. No need to grease the mold beforehand.
- Step 6: Pour the sprinkles into a small bowl and prepare a sheet of wax paper for the dipped cookies.
- Step 7: Melt the candy melts according to the package instructions.
- Step 8: Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate, immediately sprinkle with sprinkles, and place on wax paper to harden.
Tips & Variations
- If you prefer a different shape, any silicone mold will work in place of hearts.
- Use white or dark chocolate candy melts for color variation and flavor contrast.
- Try adding chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips to the dough before baking for extra texture.
- Chilling the dough before pressing into the mold can help maintain shape while baking.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep the chocolate coating crisp, avoid refrigeration. If they soften, allow them to return to room temperature before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use homemade cookie dough for this recipe?
Yes, homemade cookie dough works great. Just make sure it’s a recipe that holds its shape well when baked, such as a classic chocolate chip cookie dough.
Do I need to grease the mold before pressing the dough?
No, greasing is not necessary as the cookies pop out easily once completely cooled.
PrintChocolate Chip Heart Cookies with Sprinkles and Melted Chocolate Recipe
Delightfully charming Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies featuring a buttery cookie base dipped in colorful candy melts and decorated with sprinkles. These cookies are baked in heart-shaped molds, making them perfect for festive occasions or gifting, and offer a fun twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies with their dipped and decorated finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: About 12–16 heart-shaped cookies depending on mold size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 package Refrigerated cookie dough (or homemade equivalent)
Decoration
- 1 bag Candy Melts
- 1/4 cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Fill Mold: Firmly press the cookie dough into each heart-shaped cavity of your mold, filling about 3/4 full. Make sure the dough is packed tightly for even baking and clear heart shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Place your filled mold onto a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for 10-13 minutes or until the edges become golden brown, indicating the cookies are perfectly baked.
- Cool Completely: Remove the mold from the oven and allow the cookies to cool fully before handling to ensure they keep their shape and texture.
- Remove Cookies: Gently loosen the edges of each cookie from the mold and pop them out carefully. Note that greasing the mold is unnecessary as the cookies usually release easily when cooled.
- Prepare Decorations: Pour sprinkles into a small bowl and lay out wax paper to prepare an area for dipping and setting the cookies.
- Melt Candy: Melt the candy melts as directed on their packaging, using either a microwave or double boiler method, until smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip half of each cookie into the melted candy, then immediately into the sprinkles to coat. Place the decorated cookies on the wax paper and allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Using refrigerated cookie dough saves time but homemade dough works well too.
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before dipping to prevent melting the candy melts.
- No need to grease molds as cookies pop out easily once cooled.
- For best results, use wax paper to prevent sticking when setting the dipped cookies.
- Candy melts can be substituted with white chocolate or colored melting chocolate according to preference.
Keywords: heart cookies, chocolate chip cookies, candy melts, dipped cookies, sprinkles, baked cookies, festive treats
