This Chocolate Almond Heart Cookies recipe is Adorable and simple.
These sweethearts are a perfect gift for friends this Valentine’s Day… that is if they even make it out of your very own kitchen.
Chocolate Almond Heart Cookies
This recipe makes about 36 mini heart cookies.
Cream together
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
Add & beat together well
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups flour
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and then refrigerate it for about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Choose cookie cutters. Roll out cookie dough to about 1/4-inch thick using a rolling pin and powdered sugar so it doesn’t stick to the counter. Flour can be used too, but often sticks to cookies making them less than desirable so I prefer using powdered sugar.
Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for about 8 minutes or until light golden brown around the edges.
Allow Chocolate Almond Heart Cookies to cool completely on a clean towel or baking rack.
Royal Frosting Recipe
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder or egg white powder
- 4 cups (about 1 lb.) confectioners’ sugar
- 6 tablespoons warm water
Beat all ingredients together until the icing forms peaks. This will take about 7-10 minutes.
Keep all utensils completely grease-free for proper icing consistency.
Using a decorating bag, frost the cookies with the royal frosting.
Add your favorite colors and make your desired designs. There is something lovely about light pink frosting that I cannot live without. Make a day in advance to allow the frosting to dry properly if you will be packaging your hearts in clear bags. Attach a pretty bow for sweet gifts.
Deanna, these adorable treats will make such great gifts….but as you said, they probably won’t make it out of my kitchen! … I’ll need to make a double batch! 😉 xo