Heart-shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion! Made with buttery dough, rich chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla, they have a crisp edge and a chewy center. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these cookies are a sweet way to show love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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 granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp milk (if needed for dough consistency)
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.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until fully 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 and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the baking sheet.
- Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg