Mocha Bliss Heart Cookies for Valentine's Day

Looking for the perfect treat to impress someone special this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than these Mocha Bliss Heart Cookies. With a rich coffee flavor and a delightful chocolate twist, these cookies are not just delicious; they’re an experience. Perfectly shaped like hearts, they are a lovely way to express your love and affection.

These Valentine’s cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with a luscious mocha flavor that will leave you wanting more. They’re perfect for sharing with friends or that special someone, and the best part? They’re simple to make, so you can whip them up in no time.

Delicious Mocha Bliss Heart Cookies

Heart-shaped mocha bliss cookies on a plate, surrounded by rose petals and a cup of coffee for Valentine

These Mocha Bliss Heart Cookies are a delightful blend of rich cocoa and aromatic coffee, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. The cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with a sweet, mocha essence that makes them an ideal treat for any Valentine’s Day celebration.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (or espresso powder)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee granules.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.