Valentines Cookies are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's day or the entire holiday season. They feature buttery shortbread, rich chocolate, and sugary sprinkles. You can make a small batch for just you and a significant other or a large batch to spread the holiday spirit to your friends and family.
Mix ingredients - Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add flour and mix on low until the dough is just mixed & smooth.
Roll and cool dough - On a floured surface, roll the dough into a flat circle, place in cellophane or a food storage container, and cool in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Heat the oven - While dough is in freezer, heat the oven to 350°F.
Cut cookies with cookie cutter - Remove the dough from the freezer and roll into a half-inch sheet. Use a cookie cutter of choice and cut the dough. Form the excess dough into a ball, roll it out into a sheet, and cut with the cookie cutter. Continue until all the dough is used.
Freeze cookies then bake - Place the cookie dough shapes directly onto baking sheets and place in the freezer for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the freezer and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on a cooling rack.
Microwave chocolate chips and shortening - In a microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening for 1 minute or until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth.
1¼ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips, 3 teaspoon Vegetable shortening
Dip cookies in chocolate then add sprinkles - Dip half of each cookie in the chocolate and dust with sprinkles. Place the chocolate-dipped cookies on wax paper and allow the chocolate to cool and harden.
Decorative sprinkles
Notes
Storage
Store these cookies in an airtight container or bag or under a cloche. They will stay good for 5-7 days. You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 6 weeks.
Baking Tips
Good quality butter is essential to good shortbread cookies. We highly recommend using European butter if possible.
Once the chocolate is melted, promptly dip the cookies in the chocolate to ensure that the chocolate does not cool and harden.