MAKE IT CUTE

If you want to make your buds smile this February 13, look no further than these tasty truffle cookies. Loaded with tons of chocolate, each batch yields 4 dozen cookies—so you have plenty to share while still keeping a few for yourself and your fam. You can also pop some in the freezer and save them for later, so you can *always* satisfy your chocolate cravings.

To make this, you will need:

-2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

-4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped (try Baker's 100% Cacao Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Bar, 4oz)

-1/3 cup butter

-1 cup sugar

-3 eggs

-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

-1/2 cup all-purpose flour

-2 tablespoons baking cocoa

-1/4 teaspoon baking powder

-1/4 teaspoon salt

-Confectioners' sugar (for topping after baking)

Directions:

-Combine 1 cup chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments until melted and stir in between each heating. The bowl will be hot, so be sure to handle it carefully with a pot holder or oven mitt. Continue melting until mixture is fully combined and smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.

-While chocolate mixture is cooling, use a large bowl to beat sugar and eggs for 2 minutes. Then, beat in the melted chocolate mixture. Add vanilla extract.

-Whisk together flour, baking cocoa, baking powder and salt in a different medium-sized bowl. Slowly beat into the chocolate and sugar mixture.

-Stir in the other cup of chocolate chips. Everything should be combined now!

-Cover bowl with foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Feel free to check it earlier; it should be solidified enough for you to handle it.

-Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly flour your hands and form the cookie dough into small balls, roughly 1-inch each. Set the cookie dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

-Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cookies should be slightly puffy. Let cool 3 minutes before removing from sheets. Lightly dust or roll in confectioners' sugar, depending on your preference.

-To gift to your buds, layer cookies in festive tins and attach a sweet note or card. Happy Galentine's Day!

Will you try making this delish dessert? Let us know by tagging @girlslifemag on Insta!

Original recipe from Taste of Home. Slider image: instagram.com/scientifically.sweet. All GIFs via GIPHY

by Ariane Faro | 2/11/2021