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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these delightful Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of buttery dough, mini chocolate chips, and festive valentine sprinkles. Topped with a melted chocolate heart, these cookies are a sweet treat to share with loved ones.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup valentine sprinkles
  • 24 chocolate hearts, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C) to prepare for baking the cookies at a high temperature for a quick bake.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the large bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cold cubed butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed for about 4 minutes until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
  3. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated into the creamed mixture.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Add the dry ingredient mixture all at once into the butter, sugar, and egg mixture. Mix just until combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and valentine sprinkles by hand to evenly distribute the add-ins without overworking the dough.
  7. Portion Cookies: Use a large cookie scoop or about 3 tablespoons of dough to scoop mounds onto a silicone mat or parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  8. Decorate: Sprinkle additional heart-shaped sprinkles on top of each cookie dough mound for a festive look.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are set and beginning to turn golden brown around the edges.
  10. Cool Slightly: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes to firm up before adding the chocolate hearts.
  11. Add Chocolate Hearts: Place one unwrapped chocolate heart in the center of each cookie while still warm so the chocolate melts slightly, then allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  12. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely and allow the chocolate hearts to set properly.
  13. Store: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Using cold butter helps create a thicker, chewier cookie texture.
  • Be careful not to overmix once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
  • Scoop dough evenly for consistent cookie size and baking.
  • Adding the chocolate heart while the cookie is still warm allows it to slightly melt, adding extra gooeyness.
  • Cookies can be frozen after baking; thaw at room temperature before serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/valentines-day-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/