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Coconut Chocolate Heart Cookies

Valentine’s Day is here, and what better way to celebrate love than with a batch of homemade treats that are as sweet as they are adorable? Whether you’re surprising your significant other, treating yourself, or gathering with friends, these Coconut Chocolate Heart Cookies are the perfect way to spread some love.

Ingredients:

• 6 Lifestyle Food Buttermilk Rusks
• 100ml melted coconut oil 
• 100g Lifestyle Food Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Chips
• ¾ cup Lifestyle Food Coconut & Almond Milk
• 2 tbsp Coconut Flakes

Method:

1. Prepare the Cookie Base: Start by crushing the Lifestyle Food Buttermilk Rusks. You can use a food processor for a fine texture. Transfer the crushed rusks into a bowl and mix in the melted coconut oil until thoroughly combined.
2. Shape the Cookies: Place a heart-shaped cookie stencil onto a wooden board. Fill the stencil with the rusk mixture, pressing it down firmly to create a compact cookie. Carefully remove the stencil, smoothing out any uneven edges with your finger or the back of a teaspoon. Repeat until you’ve used up all the rusk mixture.
3. Freeze the Cookies: Place the shaped cookies on a tray and freeze them for at least 2 hours or overnight until they are firm and hold their shape well.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and Lifestyle Food Coconut & Almond Milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate mixture using the double boiler method. Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly.
5. Coat the Cookies: Dip each frozen cookie into the chocolate mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Place the coated cookies on a cooling rack to allow any excess chocolate to drip off. Sprinkle coconut flakes over the cookies before the chocolate sets for an extra touch of flavour and decoration.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate coating has set, your Coconut Chocolate Heart Cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer for up to a week.

Additional Tips:

• Get creative with your cookie variations by adding crushed almonds, peanut butter, or any other favourite ingredient to the rusk mixture.
• Experiment with different cookie shapes and sizes using various cookie stencils or moulds for a personalised touch.

Spread the love with these irresistible Coconut Chocolate Heart Cookies and make every moment sweeter. Happy baking and Happy Valentine’s Day!