Honey Heart Cookies
These cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion, especially for the Christmas holidays.
If you're hosting a party or simply indulging in some me-time, these heart-shaped cookies are sure to bring joy to your taste buds. Their texture is a harmonious blend of softness and crunchiness, creating a mouthwatering experience with every bite. The addition of honey elevates their flavour profile, adding a delicate undertone that infuses the cookies with a subtle sweetness. It's like a gentle hug from the holidays.
Speaking of the holidays, these cookies embody the spirit of Christmas in more ways than one. Their golden-brown hue evokes the warmth of a cozy fireplace on a winter's night, while their intricate heart shape symbolizes love and affection. This makes them not only a delectable treat but also a work of art. Imagine a platter adorned with these heart-shaped beauties, gleaming under the soft glow of twinkling Christmas lights. It's a visual feast that is bound to captivate your guests and make your table truly festive.
These cookies can also serve as a thoughtful gift for friends and loved ones. Once they catch a glimpse of the charming heart shape, their hearts will surely melt. You can package them in a beautiful box, tied with a ribbon and a heartfelt note, making it a sweet token of your affection. They will not only be touched by the gesture, but also delighted by the deliciousness that awaits them.
So, why not add a little extra sweetness to your holiday festivities with these heavenly delights?
Whisk the flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and sugar.
Combine honey, milk and melted butter until incorporated, then add in the dry ingredients and knead into a dough. Wrap the dough in plastic foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Take the dough out of the fridge and leave for 5 minutes at room temperature, then roll out on a floured surface to 3 mm thickness.
Using the heart shaped cookie cutter shape the cookies and spread them over a lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/356°F for 15 minutes, then let them cool down completely.
Melt the dark chocolate with a tablespoon of oil, then dip half of each cookie in the chocolate and drizzle with melted white chocolate, then leave them to set.
Honey Heart Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and sugar.
- Combine honey, milk and melted butter until incorporated, then add in the dry ingredients and knead into a dough. Wrap the dough in plastic foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Take the dough out of the fridge and leave for 5 minutes at room temperature, then roll out on a floured surface to 3 mm thickness.
- Using the heart shaped cookie cutter shape the cookies and spread them over a lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes, then let them cool down completely.
- Melt the dark chocolate with a tablespoon of oil, then dip half of each cookie in the chocolate and drizzle with melted white chocolate, then leave them to set.
