Description
Irresistible heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies bring romance and sweetness to any kitchen celebration. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate create a delightful treat you cannot resist sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Cookie Base Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed brown sugar
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Equipment:
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Craft the foundational mixture by whisking dry ingredients in a medium vessel, ensuring even distribution of flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Transform butter and sugars into a pillowy, aerated blend using an electric mixer, creating a smooth, pale landscape.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla essence gradually, allowing each addition to meld seamlessly into the creamy base.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, maintaining a delicate touch to prevent over-mixing, then carefully integrate chocolate chips throughout the dough.
- Refrigerate the cookie mixture for minimum 60 minutes, enabling ingredients to harmonize and preventing excessive spreading during baking.
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Roll the chilled dough on a flour-dusted surface, achieving a consistent ¼-inch thickness for uniform cookies.
- Utilize a heart-shaped cookie cutter to transform the dough, placing each delicate cutout with precision on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges acquire a golden hue, maintaining a slightly tender center.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, facilitating structural stabilization.
- Transfer to a cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction.
- Optional embellishment: Drizzle with melted chocolate or adorn with festive Valentine’s sprinkles for a whimsical touch.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the heart shape during baking.
- Use cold butter straight from the refrigerator for a more structured cookie that holds its shape better.
- Opt for high-quality chocolate chips to enhance the overall flavor and create a more luxurious texture.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 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: 25 mg