Cookies That Say 'Love You, Mom!' — Vanilla Shortbread Hearts Dipped in Chocolate

With buttery shortbread, melted chocolate, and fun sprinkles, these heart-shaped cookies are the perfect gift for Mom this Mother's Day—or any day!

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Show your mom you love her by baking her these adorable, buttery shortbread hearts. One of the best gifts you can give is one that is not only handmade but edible too!

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These shortbread hearts are buttery, delicious, and so easy to make. They only require six ingredients, including the chocolate and sprinkles for decorating. Feel free to change up the design by drizzling on chocolate instead of dipping, by using different sprinkles, or by cutting out different shapes!

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Ready to make these super-cute cookies for mom? Keep on reading for the recipe!

Quick Recipe Overview

‌‌SERVINGS: ‌16 shortbread heart cookies

PREP TIME‌: ‌‌‌20 minutes

‌‌‌‌‌BAKE TIME: ‌10-‌‌13 minutes‌

DECORATING TIME:‌ 10 minutes

‌‌TOTAL TIME: ‌40-43 minutes

Things You'll Need

1. Whip the butter and powdered sugar

In a large mixing bowl, whip 1/2 cup softened butter and 2/3 cup powdered sugar until light and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.

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2. Add the vanilla paste

Add 1 tablespoon vanilla paste. Mix until combined.

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3. Stir in the flour and salt

Stir in 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt until no dry spots remain.

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4. Roll out the dough

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until the dough is between 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch thick.

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5. Cut out the hearts

Use cookie cutters to cut out hearts. Knead together any dough scraps, roll them out, and cut out more hearts.

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Transfer the cookies to a baking sheet and space them about 2 to 3 inches apart.

Tip

If the dough is getting too soft, pop it back in the fridge or even the freezer for a few minutes.

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6. Bake the cookies

Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. The cookies should have slightly firm edges and look set (no wet/underbaked spots in dough).

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Let them cool on the pan for about 5 to 10 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack.

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7. Melt the chocolate

In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat 1/3 cup Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers in 30-second increments, stirring in between.

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8. Dip the cookies in chocolate

Dip each shortbread cookie halfway into the melted chocolate. Scrape off the excess on the rim of the bowl and then transfer to a wire rack.

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9. Add sprinkles

While the chocolate is still wet, top the cookies with heart sprinkles. Let the chocolate set for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving or storing. Enjoy!

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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Looking for other Mother's Day gifts? Check out our Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Mom.

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