These chocolatey cookies are a perfect addition to your Valentine dessert selections.

Chocolate Valentine Obsessions

24 NESTLÉ CRUNCH Hearts, unwrapped
NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER Hearts
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar

1. Combine 2/3 cup granulated sugar, butter, egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Beat until creamy. Gradually beat in flour, cocoa and salt. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press thumb into tops to make 1/2-inch-deep depressions.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until sides are set but centers are still slightly soft. Place 1 Nestlé Heart in center of each cookie. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Note: NESTLÉ Hearts are available mid-January through mid-February.

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