I love being a part of the ‘French Fridays with Dorie’ family. Almost five years ago, I began my baking journey, following along with other Dorie-lovers and posting ‘Tuesdays With Dorie’ treats on a weekly basis. We’ve shared our triumphs, our struggles, our yummy dishes and our kitchen fails. And through all that, we’ve become lifelong friends. To build upon those friendships, we’ve started these special blog swaps, of which I’m honored to participate.
So, for this secret swap, I received a bright red, round tin full of these delicious Broken Heart Chocolate Cookies and three adorable Valentine-themed dish towels from Kathy of Bakeaway With Me. The cookies were buttery, sweet and totally sinful… I say ‘were’ because the tin was emptied at a rapid pace! Good thing our Secret Valentines sent a copy of the recipe so I can make another batch of these for myself! Thank you, Kathy! And a special ‘thank you’ to Alice of A Mama, Baby & Shar-Pei in the Kitchen for organizing this super-sweet swap!
Ingredients
- 24 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1-3/4 c granulated sugar
- 2 lg eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 c all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 c cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/3 tsp ground pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4-6 oz semisweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
Cream the butter and sugar together. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Sift the dry ingredients together, then stir them into the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated. If mixture seems too soft, you can add up to 1/4 cup more flour. Divide the dough into thirds and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill well, at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8" thickness. Cut into hearts or your desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on a parchment paper-lined or greased cookie sheet. To make broken hearts, cut a zigzag into cookies (while baking, cookies will separate slightly to look like a broken heart). Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove from oven to cool on wire racks. When the cookies are completely cool, drizzle some of the melted chocolate over each cookie.
Source: Bakeaway With Me
http://mybakingheart.com/2013/02/14/french-fridays-with-dorie-secret-valentine-cookie-swap/
My ‘Secret Valentine’ cookies were sent to Stacey Chase, FFWD’s newest member. She has the recipe for these adorable Valentine Funfetti Cookies over on her new blog, Georgie and Hank, so check it out!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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The cookies look delicious:) A perfect cookie for Valentin’s Day.
Wow, Jessica – these are so grogeous & festive!
Wishing you love & happiness on your first Valentine’s Day as a wife! xoxo
These cookies sound amazing – especially with the added cayenne pepper! Puts a little heat in your Valentine’s Day!
Both of these look delicious! Happy Valentine’s Day Jessica!
Jessica, So glad you enjoyed the cookies! It was such a pleasure baking for one of the Doristas! The cookies you sent to your Valentine look so pretty and sound delicious! Happy First Valentine’s Day for you and your hubby!!
Jessica, Why are they called “Broken” Heart Valentine Cookies? Do we need to ask Kathy? There’s nothing broken about those fabulous looking, beautifully decorated hearts. This must be an extra-special Valentine’s Day because it is the first one for you and your husband. May you enjoy many more and may you enjoy many more swaps and cooking with we Doristas.
Definitely no evidence of a broken heart from what I can say.
Gorgeous cookies sent and received.
Looks great, Jessica! I love the pink sprinkles on the cookies, so pretty! All these cookies are making me so hungry. I hope you have a great Valentine’s Day!
Aww, the heart cookies that you received are so pretty. And the funfetti cookies that you sent are lovely too. Also love the teatowel that Kathy sent you.
Oh, such double deliciousness! I love what Kathy sent you and your funfetti cookies also look amazing! I better pop over and tell our newest member hello