Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us so to mark the occasion I thought it would be nice to come up with a recipe that you can make to share with your loved one or the whole family. Better still get the kids involved with some mixing and chocolate dipping. Nothing says “I love you” more than a handmade gift or some home baked goodies! These Chocolate Orange Love Heart Biscuits are perfect to serve after a romantic meal with a cup of coffee (or in my case tea) or why not serve them with ice cream for that extra special touch?
When my daughter got home from school I gave her a biscuit and her verdict was “I could eat all of these, the chocolate goes really well with the orange flavour”! My hubby and son also sang their praises. It’s a good job the recipe makes about 52 biscuits as they keep really well so you can enjoy them long after Valentine’s Day!
You will need a cookie press to make these biscuits, you can read more about the Oxo Cookie Press and another of my cookie recipes here I have here! This biscuit dough was perfectly suited to the cookie press as there were no mishaps and all the heart shapes formed perfectly!
- 100g Plain flour
- 100g Cornflour
- 175g Unsalted butter, softened
- 100g Icing sugar
- 150g Dark chocolate
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange or 3 clementines
- Pre-heat the oven to 180⁰C.
- Sift the flour and cornflour into a bowl.
- Cream together the butter, icing sugar and orange zest until fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the sifted flour and cornflour.
- Put half the mixture into a cookie press with heart shape plate.
- Press out cookie dough allowing room for spread onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Repeat process with the other half of the dough.
- Bake in oven for 8 minutes or until lightly golden (turning tray after about 5 minutes).
- Allow to cool on tray for a minute before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Meanwhile melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (the smaller the better).
- Dip the top of each heart biscuit in the chocolate to coat and place on a sheet of baking paper to set.
- Serve with a cuppa or a bowl of ice cream.
For more Valentines inspiration why don’t you check out my Budget Valentine Chocolates or these kid’s Valentine Cookie Pops from Taming Twins!
As these biscuits are much cheaper to make than any you can buy (plus I used a pack of reduced butter I’d had in my fridge for ages) I am entering Credit Crunch Munch which I run with Fuss Free Flavours and is being hosted this month by the lovely Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary. I’m also entering the Biscuit Barrel Challenge over at The Lass in the Apron which is also hosted by I’d Much Rather Bake Than. Finally Love is in the Air over at the Treat Petite Challenge run by Cakey Boi and co-host Baking Explorer.
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Platter Talk
24/11/2016 at 4:21 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I know it’s not near Valentine Day but I loved the look of these so much, I had to post. Looking forward to making.
Camilla
24/11/2016 at 4:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Dan, you don’t have to wait until Valentines Day:-)
Miss Tracy Hanson
24/04/2016 at 2:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They look lovely. 🙂 Might have to have a “baking day” next week and shock the family. 🙂
Camilla
24/04/2016 at 11:40 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Tracy-)
Jonathan Mason
21/11/2015 at 3:01 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
My nieces will enjoy helping with the chocolate dipping – these are for any time of the year.
Julie Hayes
15/11/2015 at 11:41 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look delicious Camilla. If this wet weather continues, I know what I’ll be whipping up next Saturday morning!
Camilla
16/11/2015 at 9:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Julie – it might be snowing next weekend!
Paul Wilson
16/10/2015 at 12:10 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Would go lovely with my tea.
Tracy Nixon
15/09/2015 at 3:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These sound deliciou!
William Gould
14/08/2015 at 9:05 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look great! Just made a coconut slice with chocolate last week – not a good idea when it’s hot and sunny… lol
Camilla
14/08/2015 at 9:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks William:-) Well it’s good weather for baking this week:-)
Galina V
13/08/2015 at 4:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a delightful dessert! Also a very pretty presentation. Pinned for inspiration.
Camilla
13/08/2015 at 9:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Galina:-)
Jane McColl
28/04/2015 at 8:06 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
you can’t beat the classic combination of chocolate and orange, my favourite.
Camilla
28/04/2015 at 8:30 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That’s so true:-)
Christine Lockley
27/04/2015 at 7:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh they look and sound gorgeous – definitely on my to-do list for when the in-laws visit
Camilla
27/04/2015 at 10:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Christine, they were fab:-)
Heather Haigh
18/04/2015 at 7:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They look very posh, and I love chocolate with orange.
Camilla
18/04/2015 at 8:05 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
LOL – thanks Heather:-)
Maya Russell
07/04/2015 at 5:23 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They look sweet and delicate. I like the orange/ chocolate combination.
Zoey P
06/04/2015 at 7:10 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look easy to make and sound delish
Camilla
06/04/2015 at 5:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Zoey, they really are moreish:-)
debbie1957uk
04/04/2015 at 2:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look lush will have to make them
Camilla
04/04/2015 at 7:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They really are – enjoy:-)
Sarah Cooper
10/03/2015 at 1:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look amazing. I must try these out.
Camilla
10/03/2015 at 10:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I do hope you do as they are yummy:-)
sandra ralph
06/03/2015 at 6:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
oh my they sound and look delicious
Laura
02/03/2015 at 2:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Such lovely flavours. Chocolate and orange is one of my favourite combinations. Thanks for sharing these with the biscuit barrel!
Camilla
02/03/2015 at 4:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks:-) They were totally yummy:-)
Elizabeth
01/03/2015 at 8:45 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh yum! I could very happily tuck into that photo with the biscuits and ice cream! These sound lovely
Camilla
01/03/2015 at 12:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Elizabeth, they didn’t last long here:-)
Kate - gluten free alchemist
27/02/2015 at 8:21 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
How did I miss these in early Feb? I love the combination of orange and chocolate. Yum!
Camilla
27/02/2015 at 8:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Kate they were yummy:-)
Anne Wallwin
19/02/2015 at 1:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
now they are lovely!
Camilla
19/02/2015 at 3:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you they really are special:-)
Leah F
15/02/2015 at 1:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Very romantic
Emily
13/02/2015 at 5:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They look delicious, Camilla, and the shape is perfect for the season!
Camilla
13/02/2015 at 11:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Emily:-)
Laura@howtocookgoodfood
13/02/2015 at 1:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I have always loved chocolate with orange, a lovely cookie idea and I bet they smell amazing when cooking. Dipping them in chocolate is an added bonus, they would disappear very quickly in our house!
Camilla
13/02/2015 at 11:16 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Laura, I think I may have had more than my fair share LOL as they didn’t last long!
Lucy - BakingQueen74
12/02/2015 at 10:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmm, delicious! The chocolate and orange sounds like a lovely combination. I also love the fact this recipe makes 52 biscuits! 🙂
Camilla
12/02/2015 at 10:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Lucy, well it was just as well it made so many as they only lasted a few days here:-)
Sarah @tamingtwins
12/02/2015 at 7:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look and sound delicious Camilla! Thanks so much for sharing my cookie recipe too.
Camilla
12/02/2015 at 10:55 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Sarah:-)
Kate @ Veggie Desserts
12/02/2015 at 1:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look lovely. My little ones would love to do the dipping!
Camilla
12/02/2015 at 10:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Kate, yes kids love decorating things in chocolate:-)
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
12/02/2015 at 1:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Clementine and chocolate – oh yes please as these would make my Valentines day.
Camilla
12/02/2015 at 10:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
And then you could sing “Oh my darling Clementine” too:-)
Katie Bryson
12/02/2015 at 10:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What fabulous cookies Camilla – chocolate and orange is one of my fave flavour combos… great baking project for this weekend!
Camilla
12/02/2015 at 10:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Katie, yes they are a perfect marriage:-)
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
11/02/2015 at 11:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These biscuits look gorgeous, I particularly like the idea of them paired with ice cream! Delicious. Thank you for entering into Treat Petite!
Camilla
12/02/2015 at 10:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Kat:-)
Jacqueline Meldrum
11/02/2015 at 9:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They certainly got the seal of approval! I could do with one right now!
Camilla
11/02/2015 at 10:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
There aren’t many left LOL, too moreish:-)
Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me
11/02/2015 at 7:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I do like a nice citrus biscuit, though I am guilty of ignoring them in favour of a chocolate or peanut butter cookie. These look a nice thin buttery biscuit 🙂
Angela
Camilla
11/02/2015 at 7:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Angela, best of both worlds here then:-)
Glamorous Glutton
11/02/2015 at 4:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These are lovely and the mix of flour and cornflour means they would be really light. GG
Camilla
11/02/2015 at 7:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, yes they are light and crispy:-)
Choclette
11/02/2015 at 3:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look so pretty Camilla and really quite delectable. Trying to pin it to my Romance board, but not having much success. Will try again later.
Camilla
11/02/2015 at 7:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you so much Choclette. I’m puzzled as to why you can’t pin?
TheBeesleyBuzz
11/02/2015 at 2:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look awesome!
Camilla
11/02/2015 at 7:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
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