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heart shaped cookies half covered in chocolate and sprinkles.
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5 from 2 votes

Shortbread Cut Out Cookies Recipe

These fun heart shaped cookies that can be decorated with chocolate and sprinkles! They are perfect for the Valentines season or for any holiday in any shape - they hold their shape perfectly.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $7

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter , softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup candy melts (any flavor)
  • Sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  • Add the butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat until light and creamy.
  • When the butter is creamy, add the flour and beat on a low speed until a dough is formed (about 30 seconds).
  • Place the dough between two sheets of wax or parchment paper and roll out to ¼ inch thick. Chill dough at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) to develop the flavors.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Take the dough from the refrigerator and remove the sheets of wax paper.
  • Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough desired shapes. Re-roll the dough as many times as needed to use it all up, chilling it before cutting and baking.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until they lose their glossy sheen and are just light golden around the edges. Once baked, the cookies will still be soft so leave them to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  • When the cookies are cool, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Dip the cookies in, coating half of the cookie with chocolate. Add the sprinkles. Place on baking parchment to set.

Notes

  • If your melted chocolate is too thick you can add 1/2 teaspoon of a vegetable oil to thin it out.
  • Cookies should be stored in an airtight container where they will keep for several days.
  • You can freeze cookies for up to 3 months.
  • This cut out cookie recipe is great for any holiday - just change up the shape

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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