Basket-Weave Heart Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate offers a richer flavor and is often less expensive.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit spread

💰Cheaper: homemade jam

Fruit spread can be lower in sugar and homemade versions are cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Divide the dough into two portions; color one portion with food coloring if desired.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies from both portions of dough.

For the basket-weave effect, cut strips from the colored dough and arrange them on top of the plain dough hearts.

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Once cooled, spread a thin layer of jam on the plain cookies.

Top with the decorated cookies and drizzle with melted chocolate.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens