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Giant Valentine's Day Cookies

Indulge in these rich, buttery Giant Valentine's Day Cookies, perfect for sharing with loved ones. A chewy and crispy cookie filled with chocolate goodness, ideal for any celebration.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp butter (softened) Use high-quality butter for better flavor.
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar Dark or light, depending on your preference.
  • 2 tbsp sugar Granulated.
  • 1/2 egg beaten For small batches, use half a beaten egg.
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract Pure is best, but imitation can be used.
  • 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose, sifted)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened) Dutch-processed for richer flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp espresso powder Deepens chocolate flavor.
  • 1/8 tsp salt Fine sea salt works nicely.
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark) Use high-quality chocolate.
  • 1/4 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir vigorously for about 30 seconds until creamy.
  3. Add in the beaten egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture gently.
  6. Mix in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Shape the dough into a 7-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet and press the candy-coated chocolates on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly underdone.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigerate for up to a week and freeze for up to three months. For a gooey center, check at 12 minutes.