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Heart-Shaped Cookie Cake for Valentine’s Day

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A delightful heart-shaped cookie cake decorated with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles, perfect for expressing love on Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Valentine’s-themed sprinkles
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Red or pink food coloring, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Beat together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and sprinkles.
  7. Line a heart-shaped pan with parchment paper and spread the dough evenly.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden edges form.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Beat together the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  11. Frost the cooled cookie cake and add decorations as desired.
  12. Slice and serve.

Notes

For richer flavor, brown the butter before mixing with sugars, or add jam beneath the frosting for a fruity surprise.

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