Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies
Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect blend of love and indulgence. These delightful treats, shaped like hearts, are warm, gooey, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. They create a memorable experience for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day. With an easy-to-follow recipe and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will impress your loved ones and fill your kitchen with sweet aromas. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared at gatherings, these cookies are sure to bring smiles!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Shape dough into heart shapes or use a cookie cutter; place on prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden; let cool before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter. You can use dark or white chocolate chips as variations. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading.