Chocolate-Dipped Butter Valentine Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Chocolate-Dipped Butter Valentine Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by sifting together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. This step ensures your cookies will be light and fluffy, so don’t skip it! Set this mixture aside for now.

2. Step 2

   In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined. This is where the magic begins!

3. Step 3

   Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Stir gently until a soft dough forms. You want it to be smooth and cohesive, so take your time with this step.

4. Step 4

   Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and pop it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This chilling time is crucial for the dough to firm up, making it easier to roll out later.

5. Step 5

   Once the dough is chilled, take half of it and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out your cookies. Repeat this process with the remaining dough.

6. Step 6

   For half of the cookies, use a smaller heart-shaped cutter to cut out the center, creating a lovely window for the jam. Now, take a whole cookie and place an open-centered cookie on top to form a sweet sandwich. Arrange these on an ungreased baking sheet.

7. Step 7

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you prepare the raspberry jam. Place the jam in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it on high for about 35 seconds, or until it’s runny and easy to spread.

8. Step 8

   Fill the center of each sandwich cookie with the warm raspberry jam, then refrigerate the cookies for about 10 minutes to set the jam.

9. Step 9

   Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch. They should remain pale in color, so keep an eye on them!

10. Step 10

    Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. This is the perfect time to melt your chocolate!

11. Step 11

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of butter. Melt them in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy. This will be the delicious coating for your cookies!

12. Step 12

    Spoon the melted chocolate decoratively over half of each cookie, allowing it to drip down the sides for a beautiful finish. Place the cookies on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate has set, about 15 minutes.