Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, slightly chewy, and perfect for gifting or festive occasions, combining classic flavors with a charming shape.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Can swap up to ¼ cup for whole wheat for nuttier flavor.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened Can substitute salted butter, reduce added salt to ¼ tsp.
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature Helps with even mixing.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Use chopped chocolate for larger pockets.
Optional Toppings
- powdered sugar For decorating.
- sprinkles For decorating.
- melted chocolate For decorating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand so they’re evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough and chill for 30–60 minutes.
- Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll the chilled dough to about 1/3-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cutter to stamp cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
- Decorate as desired with powdered sugar, sprinkles, or drizzle with melted chocolate once cooled.
Notes
For egg-free version, use ½ cup applesauce or a commercial egg replacer. For gluten-free, try a 1:1 gluten-free AP flour blend, but chill time may need to increase.