Heart-Shaped Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to make for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to spread a little love. While the dough itself isn’t shaped like hearts, the magic happens when you press heart-shaped chocolates into the tops of your cookies! This simple twist makes these cookies look adorable and festive without extra effort. Whether you’re making them for a party, gifting them to a loved one, or just treating yourself, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!
You can use any type of boxed or refrigerated peanut butter cookie mix for this recipe, or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can also make your own dough from scratch for a more personalized touch!
I must say, these heart cookies are super addicting. Anytime there is a combination of peanut butter and chocolate, I lose all willpower to have just one. I think these may just have to be a Valentine’s tradition in our home.
Heart-Shaped Cookies
These heart-shaped cookies are not only simple to make, but they also bring a little extra sweetness to any occasion. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is always a crowd-pleaser, and the fun heart-shaped candy on top adds the perfect touch for holidays like Valentine’s Day, or just when you’re craving something special. The best part is, you can easily customize these cookies with different types of chocolates or even a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra flavor boost. Whether you’re baking for a party, a gift, or just a treat for yourself, these cookies are sure to disappear fast. Happy baking!
Heart-Shaped Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box of Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix (or any other peanut butter cookie mix you prefer)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or butter for a richer taste)
- 1 tablespoon water (or you can use milk for a creamier dough)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 36 heart-shaped milk chocolate candies (or any other type of chocolate you like, such as dark or white chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, stir the cookie mix, oil, water, and egg together until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 36 (1-inch) balls and roll each one in sugar.
- Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are light golden brown.
- Immediately press a heart-shaped chocolate candy into the top of each cookie.
- Remove the cookies from the cookie sheets and place them on cooling racks. Let them cool completely, about 20 minutes, before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
You can use any type of boxed or refrigerated peanut butter cookie mix for this recipe, or if you're feeling adventurous, you can also make your own dough from scratch for a more personalized touch!
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Jamie-Leigh W
Thursday 7th of March 2013
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Samara
Thursday 14th of February 2013
Looks just perfect, like all your stuff! :) Love the pictures with the milk glass in them. (They look like advertisements!) :) Happy Valentine's Day!
Katie {Miss Dixie}
Thursday 14th of February 2013
It's a good thing I'm just reading this recipe now, or else I would have stopped by the store to pick up the ingredients. Haven't had a peanut butter cookie in a while...yum!
Megan@TwoDelighted
Thursday 14th of February 2013
These look sooo yum. I have a little bit of a weakness for these peanut butter and chocolate cookies. I don't blame Matt for a minute. Have a fantastic Valentines Day honey!