Description
Heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies are the perfect romantic dessert idea for couples or something fun to bake with the kids. These sweet, chewy cookies are not only delicious but also make for an adorable gift for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Whether you’re baking for a loved one or creating fun treats for a party, these cookies are a great way to show you care.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or your favorite type of chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer. Beat for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until dough forms.
- Add the Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Roll Out the Dough: Place dough on a floured surface and roll to ¼ inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Bake the Cookies: Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as is, or decorate with icing for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: If the dough is sticky, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Try Different Cutters: Use other fun shapes like stars, flowers, or letters for a unique twist!
- Decorate for Extra Fun: After cooling, decorate cookies with royal icing, sprinkles, or melted chocolate for added sweetness.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They stay fresh and chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies, Valentine's Day Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Heart Shaped Desserts, Valentine's Day Treats