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Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these charming heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies, perfect for sharing with loved ones. Soft, chewy, and studded with rich chocolate chips, these classic treats are made from a buttery dough that’s chilled and carefully rolled for perfect shapes. Ideal for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a sweet, handmade touch.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For Decorating:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet, milk, or heart-shaped)
  • Optional: Heart-shaped chocolate pieces, chocolate chunks, mini chocolate kisses

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintain cookie tenderness.
  3. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm it up. This step makes rolling easier and helps cookies keep their heart shapes during baking.
  4. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove dough from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to soften slightly.
  5. Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Gather scraps, reroll, and continue cutting. Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  6. Add the Chocolate Chips: Gently press chocolate chips into each cookie’s surface, spacing them evenly or creating patterns for an attractive finish.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until edges are just turning golden and centers look set. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for clean shapes and prevents spreading during baking.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the dough.
  • Don’t overmix the dough after adding flour to maintain a tender texture.
  • If you prefer crispier cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes but watch closely.
  • Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or decorations for a personalized touch.
  • Cookies can be frozen raw or baked; if freezing dough, thaw before baking.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/heart-shaped-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/