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Chocolate Heart Blossoms

Let someone know how special they are this Valentine's Day, with a sweet gift of Chocolate Heart Blossoms! They're so fun and festive!

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, (softened)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar, (lightly packed)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
sprinkles ((I used a combination of micro hearts, pale pink sugar pearls, white jimmies, and silver dragees))
36 Dove® Milk Chocolate Promises

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar together on medium high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, or until fluffy and very pale.
3
Beat in the egg on medium high speed, until completely incorporated.
4
Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the milk and vanilla, mixing on medium-high speed until smooth.
5
Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix on medium speed until well-blended.
6
Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll between your palms to make a smooth ball.
7
Lightly press the bottoms and sides of the balls into the sprinkles, and transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
8
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until puffed and set around the edges but still soft in the middle.
9
Press a Dove® Milk Chocolate Promise into the center of each warm cookie.
10
Cool completely, then package in treat boxes and gift with an American Greetings® card.