Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone mat.
- Stir together the melted butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Sprinkle the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt evenly over the dough, and stir just to combine.
- Press the dough flat and evenly in the bowl, then divide it in half by eye.
- Roll each dough ball in your hands, roll lightly in extra granulated sugar, and space evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until they spread, start to crackle, and appear dry on top.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- After the cookies have cooled for 10 minutes, press a white chocolate heart into the center of each cookie.
- Move the cookies to the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
These cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top for enhanced flavor or swapping white chocolate hearts for dark chocolate chunks for a different twist.