Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are the sweetest treats for chocolate chip lovers! These cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day and other special occasions and make a charming and thoughtful gift!
Servings 26 cookies
Calories 266kcal
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter - softened to room temp
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
- 2 large eggs - at room temp
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams) - weigh flour or use "spoon and level" method
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips - we used a combo of regular and mini chips
- 4 oz. dark chocolate - chopped and added during the baking process
- flakey sea salt - add after baking
- sprinkles - to decorate cookies, if desired
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars. Using a large standing mixer or a hand mixer, combine butter and both sugars. Mix together until creamy.1 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams), 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
- Add eggs and vanilla. Then add eggs and vanilla and mix again, until very well combined.2 large eggs, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- Combine dry ingredients. To a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients - all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt – and mix with a spoon.3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the mixer and combine. Be careful to avoid over-mixing.
- Stir in chocolate chips. Add chocolate chips and mix again until combined.1 ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Form cookie balls. Use a cookie scoop to form cookie balls. You should get about 26 cookies. Place cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with Saran Wrap, and then chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Bake cookies. Place six cookie balls on a prepared baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven. After about 8-9 minutes, add a few pieces of chopped dark chocolate to the top of the cookies and return to the oven until done, about 4-5 minutes, or until slightly browned on top.4 oz. dark chocolate
- Decorate. Remove cookies from oven and add a few sprinkles on top of the chocolate and a sprinkle of flakey sea salt. After about 6-7 minutes, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to press into the baked cookies. Remove the scraps to a bowl for snacking!NOTE: You can skip using the cookie cutter and just add Valentine's sprinkles to the dark chocolate. Either way, these are super festive.flakey sea salt, sprinkles
- Cool. Transfer the heart-shaped cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
** The spoon and level method is a precise way to measure flour for baking. First, fluff the flour in its container, then use a spoon to scoop it into the measuring cup without packing it. Finally, level off the excess with a knife for an accurate measurement. This method prevents over-measuring, ensuring light and consistent baked goods.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
- Use cellophane bags, tie them with a ribbon, or place cookies in a heart-themed box for a thoughtful presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg