Description
Sweet heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies bring romantic baking charm to any kitchen. Homemade treats combine classic chocolate chip flavor with elegant heart design for special celebrations. Bakers will love crafting these delightful desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugars until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie mixture.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to carefully cut out distinctive cookie shapes from the rolled dough.
- Arrange heart-shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, watching for golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps them set and develop a crisp texture.
Notes
- Transform the cookie cutter shape for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or weddings to make the treats more festive and personalized.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain the heart definition during baking.
- Swap chocolate chips with alternative mix-ins like white chocolate, nuts, or dried fruit to create unique flavor variations and accommodate different taste preferences.
- Use gluten-free flour and dairy-free butter alternatives to make the cookies suitable for people with dietary restrictions while maintaining the same delicious texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 69 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg