Heart-shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Made with classic ingredients like butter, sugar, and chocolate chips, they have a soft, chewy texture with crisp edges. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a glass of milk!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- 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
- 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. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Use mini chocolate chips for better shape retention.
- Decorate with melted chocolate or sprinkles for extra charm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg