Name: Chocolate Sugar Cookie Hearts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1 3/4 c. All-purpose Flour, Or As Needed (See Instructions); 1/2 c. Cocoa Powder (I Use Dutch-processed Cocoa); 1 tsp. Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp. Salt; 1/2 c. Butter, At Room Temperature; 1/2 c. Light Brown Sugar; 1/2 c. Granulated Sugar; 1 Large Egg; 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature; 2 c. To 3 Cups Confectioners Sugar; 2 tbsp. To 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream Or Milk; 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract; 1 drop Red Food Coloring; Sprinkles, For Decorating Hearts

I have always loved Valentine’s Day. Flowers, chocolate, candy hearts, pink everything, cute little cards … what’s not to love?

I know Valentine’s Day is supposed to be all about the romance, but I love celebrating the holiday even more with my kids. (Sorry, Josh.) I love making crafty Valentine cards and sweet treats with our boys.

My boys helped me make these Chocolate Sugar Cookie Hearts and we had so much fun. Our kitchen was covered in pink frosting and sprinkles, but it was worth it!

The chocolate sugar cookies are easy to make because you make them in a pan. You don’t have to roll out any dough. When the cookie bars are cool, use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes. And make sure you don’t throw away the cookie scraps, eat them or save them for later. We mixed them into ice cream. So good!