Description
Sweet romance meets classic comfort in these heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies, perfect for Valentine’s Day or spontaneous moments of love. Crisp edges, melty chocolate, and a tender crumb invite passionate bakers to create delightful memories with each adorable heart-shaped treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 grams) light brown sugar, packed
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Decorative Tool:
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats to ensure optimal cookie baking conditions.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute dry ingredients evenly and prevent clumping.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light, airy, and develops a creamy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing completely after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed to maintain a smooth, consistent dough without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the cookie batter.
- Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm up the mixture and enhance cutting precision.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness, using a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create distinctive shapes.
- Carefully transfer heart-shaped cookies to prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each cookie for potential spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while allowing centers to remain slightly soft, which will set during cooling.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optionally embellish with melted chocolate, decorative sprinkles, or festive icing to elevate the cookie’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter with clean, sharp edges for precise and neat heart shapes.
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the heart cookie shape during baking.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate for unique flavor profiles.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Space cookies evenly on baking sheet to ensure uniform baking and prevent overcrowding.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to maintain crisp edges and prevent moisture buildup.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to preserve freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg