Heart-shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Make delicious heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies, perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion! These buttery, golden-brown cookies have crisp edges, a soft chewy center, and are loaded with melty chocolate chips. Easy to bake and fun to decorate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg