Chocolate Heart Blossoms
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Show someone you care this Valentine’s Day with a homemade treat. Chocolate Heart Blossoms are soft, chocolatey, and topped with a chocolate heart. They’re festive, fun to bake, and even better to share.
Table of Contents
- Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- In Photos: How To Make Chocolate Heart Blossoms
- More Valentine’s Recipes
Ever since my kids were born, Valentine’s Day has taken on a whole new meaning. Where it used to be an excuse for a romantic night out for my husband and me, it’s now an opportunity to show our appreciation to so many people who touch our lives every day.
I love to mark the holiday with heartfelt messages, thoughtful gifts, and special treats for my kids, their friends, and their teachers at school. There are so many people who deserve a little something sweet on Valentine’s Day! It lets them know how much we care.
This recipe transforms classic blossom cookies with a chocolate twist, just right for February. Each cookie is rolled in colorful Valentine’s sprinkles and topped with a creamy Dove® chocolate heart in the center. They’re both cute and delicious.
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Chocolate lover’s dream: Soft, cocoa-rich cookie base + creamy milk chocolate heart = pure bliss.
- Valentine’s ready: Pretty pink sprinkles and heart shapes make these cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day gifts.
- Simple ingredients: Pantry staples come together quickly and easily.
- Make-ahead friendly: These cookies store well, so you can make them ahead of time.
- Crowd favorite: Kids, adults, neighbors, and teachers all enjoy these cookies.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The recipe card at the bottom of the post contains the full list with all of the amounts. Refer to that when you’re cooking.
- Unsalted butter: Softened to room temperature so it creams with the sugars.
- Granulated sugar: For sweetness and structure.
- Light brown sugar: Adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor.
- Egg: Binds the dough and adds richness.
- Milk: Milk, just a little to help smooth out the dough.
- Vanilla extract: Brings out the chocolate flavor.
- All-purpose flour: The backbone of our cookie dough.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: For rich chocolate flavor. You can use either natural or Dutch-process.
- Baking soda: Helps the cookies puff up nicely.
- Kosher salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out the flavors.
- Sprinkles: Use any Valentine-themed mix you like! Think pinks, pearls, dragees, and hearts.
- Dove® Milk Chocolate Promises: One per cookie, pressed in while the cookie is still warm for a melty center.
In Photos: How To Make Chocolate Heart Blossoms
Step 1: Cream the butter and sugars
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
Step 2: Add the wet ingredients
Add the egg and mix, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Next, add the milk and vanilla and blend until smooth.
Step 3: Combine the dry ingredients
Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the dough is fully blended.
Step 4: Shape and decorate
Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Press the sides and bottom into the sprinkle mix, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Bake and finish
Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set, but the centers are still soft. While the cookies are warm, press a Dove® chocolate into each one. Let them cool completely.
Helpful Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overbake the cookies. They should look a little soft in the center when done, which is just right.
- If the chocolate hearts melt too much, chill the cookies briefly after pressing them in.
- To make the cookies extra sparkly, roll the whole ball of dough in sprinkles before baking.
- These cookies are great for gifts. Pack them in treat boxes and include a sweet note.
More Valentine’s Recipes
- Tuxedo Cupcakes
- Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Martini
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Red Velvet Cheesecake
Chocolate Heart Blossoms
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, , softened
- 1/3 cup (66.67 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (73.33 g) light brown sugar,, lightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) kosher salt
- sprinkles, (I used a combination of micro hearts, pale pink sugar pearls, white jimmies, and silver dragees)
- 36 Dove® Milk Chocolate Promises
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar together on medium high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, or until fluffy and very pale.
- Beat in the egg on medium high speed, until completely incorporated.
- Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the milk and vanilla, mixing on medium-high speed until smooth.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix on medium speed until well-blended.
- Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll between your palms to make a smooth ball.
- Lightly press the bottoms and sides of the balls into the sprinkles, and transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until puffed and set around the edges but still soft in the middle.
- Press a Dove® Milk Chocolate Promise into the center of each warm cookie.
- Cool completely, then package in treat boxes and gift with an American Greetings® card.
These little hearts were so cute, but the cookie was pretty tasteless except for the dove heart. Was very disappointed after all the work.
Sorry to hear that Christina! What brand of cocoa did you use, if I may ask?
Allie this looks amazing!!! You should check out my latest post on my blog! Thanks, Kirsten
– http://hellofromthemiddleofnowhere.blogspot.com/2017/02/fudgy-brownies.html
Nicely done! 🙂
So so pretty!!! I love those cute Dove chocolate hearts.
Aw, thanks dear! Hope you’re staying warm!
Ooooh these are so cute!!!
Aw, thanks Kayle! We had a lot of fun making them 🙂
I just love these little cuties! 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe, Allie!
The pleasure is all mine, Deb! I’m so happy you like them!
Allie, These are so cute and such a wonderful idea! I love how you put them in the boxes to really showcase their cuteness!
Thank you for yet another amazing recipe and idea.
Happy Valentine’s day to you and your family 🙂
Hugs!!
Thank you so much Marie! I’m so happy you like the idea. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours as well! 🙂