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Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough Hearts Recipe

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Indulge in these irresistibly sweet Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough Hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. This treat combines safe-to-eat, heat-treated cookie dough shaped into cute heart forms and enrobed in smooth semi-sweet chocolate, finished with festive sprinkles. No baking required for the dough itself, making it a fun and easy dessert that looks as delightful as it tastes.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Whole Milk (or any dairy milk)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (heat-treated)
  • 1/2 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Coating and Decoration

  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil or Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 (12 oz) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Heat Treat the Flour: Adjust your oven rack to the 2nd level position and preheat your oven to 300ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread out the measured all-purpose flour evenly. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring the flour every 2-3 minutes to prevent clumping. Remove and let it cool completely before use.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium-high speed with a hand or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until light and fluffy. Add the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing to combine thoroughly.
  3. Incorporate Flour and Salt: Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the cooled, heat-treated flour and salt, mixing until fully incorporated. The dough should become thick and slightly sticky.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
  5. Roll and Chill Dough: Place the dough between two sheets of wax and parchment paper. Pat it down and then roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Freeze the rolled dough for 15-20 minutes until firm.
  6. Cut Dough Hearts: Use small heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out hearts from the chilled dough and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze the hearts for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour until firm.
  7. Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Microwave at 50-60% power in 30-45 second increments, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
  8. Dip Cookie Dough Hearts: Dip each chilled cookie dough heart into the melted chocolate, coating all sides thoroughly using a fork or candy dipping tool. Tap off excess chocolate gently and place on wax paper-lined baking sheet. Immediately decorate with sprinkles.
  9. Repeat Coating and Decoration: Continue dipping and decorating all cookie dough hearts until finished.
  10. Set Chocolate: Refrigerate the coated cookie dough hearts to let the chocolate set fully, about 20-30 minutes.
  11. Trim Excess Chocolate and Store: If desired, trim any excess chocolate from the bottoms. Store the finished chocolate covered dough hearts in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, layered with wax paper to prevent sticking.

Notes

  • Heat-treating the flour is essential to make the cookie dough safe for eating raw.
  • You can substitute coconut oil with vegetable shortening for the chocolate coating to improve consistency.
  • Use mini chocolate chips in the dough to ensure even texture without difficulty during rolling and cutting.
  • Store these treats refrigerated for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Room temperature butter helps achieve a smooth, fluffy dough.
  • Be gentle when handling dipped hearts to avoid breaking the chocolate shell.
  • If sprinkles are not available, chopped nuts or other decorations can be used for customization.

Keywords: chocolate covered cookie dough, no bake dessert, Valentine’s Day treats, heart shaped cookie dough, edible cookie dough, chocolate dipped cookies

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