Heart-shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. Made with rich butter, sweet brown sugar, and loaded with chocolate chips, these cookies are crisp on the edges and soft in the center. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’ll be a hit with everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve as is or decorate with icing if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- Use mini chocolate chips for a more even distribution of chocolate.
- Decorate with melted chocolate or sprinkles for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg