48. Mocha Shortbread Hearts

Valentine’s Day is coming up, so I thought I’d post some themed recipes. It’s almost like I thought ahead and planned! They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so I thought I’d test that theory with these mocha shortbread hearts as he’s a big shortbread fan. I know my boyfriend loves me anyway, but I don’t think they hurt!

These are REALLY easy to make, so if you’re stuck for something to do for your valentine, why not give these a go this week? Or look out for my cupcake recipe going up early next week in time for V day.

Makes 15-20 cookies (depending on cookie cutter size)

Ingredients

180g butter, room temperature
70g light brown sugar
1 tsp instant coffee granules
180g flour
30g cocoa powder
100g chocolate chips

Method

Mix the butter and sugar together until smooth and combined.
Mix the coffee granules together with a tbsp hot water until dissolved.
Mix the flour, cocoa powder and coffee into the butter and sugar, using your hands to bring it all together into one cohesive dough.
Wrap your dough in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes
Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray.
Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1cm thick and start cutting out hearts (or whatever shape cookie cutters you have). Transfer the cut outs to the baking tray.
Squeeze the leftover scraps into one ball and reroll out and cut again. Repeat until all the dough is used.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are just firm and allow to cool.