Valentines series EP:1 | Heart shaped chocolate filled pizookie 🤎🍪
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 110g unsalted melted butter
- 10g vegetable oil
- 110g granulated sugar
- 110g light brown sugar
- 15ml vanilla extract
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 200g all purpose flour
- 10g corn starch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 100g milk chocolate chips (+ some more for the top)
- 80g hazelnut spread (20g per pookie)
1. In a bowl, whisk the melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar and vanilla extract.
2. Add the room temperature egg and mix well
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch and salt
4. Add the wet ingredients and the chocolate chips to the dry ingredients. Fold with a spatula until the dough forms
5. Measure out 3/4 of the dough and evenly distribute it between four 3.5" heart shaped or regular ramekins
6. Create a divot in the centre of each remakin then fill with 20g of hazelnut spread
7. Divide the remaining dough into 4 equal dough balls. Flatten each dough ball in between your hands then carefully place it on top of the filling. Make sure the chocolate is fully covered
8. Add more chocolate chips to the top
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 20 mins
10. Allow to cool slightly then serve as is or with vanilla ice cream
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If you're looking to impress your loved one with a unique Valentine's Day treat, this heart-shaped chocolate pizookie is a great choice. Besides the ingredients and steps listed, there are a few tips I found helpful to get perfect results. Using room temperature eggs and melted butter helps the dough mix smoothly and ensures a tender texture. When forming the dough to cover the hazelnut spread, be gentle to avoid spilling the filling during baking. I also recommend using a silicone or non-stick heart-shaped ramekin for easy removal and an attractive presentation. For variations, you can try swapping the milk chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate chips depending on your preference. Adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking enhances the chocolate flavor. Serving the pizookie slightly warm with vanilla ice cream makes it indulgently delicious. Besides being delicious, this recipe is fairly quick to prepare and perfect for sharing with friends or your valentine. The heart shape adds a festive and charming touch that fits the occasion perfectly. I've also experimented with using this recipe for other celebrations by changing the shape of the pans and fillings. Overall, this heart-shaped chocolate filled pizookie offers a cozy and sweet way to celebrate special moments.
