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❤️ Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

Few things say “I love you” like warm, homemade cookies—and these Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect way to show you care. With a soft, chewy center and loads of melty chocolate chips, these festive cookies are as adorable as they are delicious. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or just because!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American / Festive Baking
Servings 30 cookies (depending on cutter size)

Equipment

  • Heart-shaped cookie cutters
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire rack
  • Optional: piping bags or drizzle bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Make the Dough
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  • Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Step 2: Roll and Cut
  • Flour your work surface. Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness.
  • Cut out hearts with cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Re-roll scraps and repeat.
  • Step 3: Bake
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are just golden.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Step 4: Decorate (Optional)
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate or white chocolate.
  • Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sanding sugar for a festive touch.

Notes

💡 Pro Tips Chill the dough for 15–30 minutes before rolling if it’s too soft to work with. For crispier cookies, roll slightly thinner and bake a minute longer. Freeze unbaked cookie shapes for up to 2 months—bake straight from frozen! Personalize with names or messages using melted chocolate or icing.
 

🔍 Nutrition (Per Cookie – Approximate)

  • Calories: ~180
  • Carbs: ~24g
  • Fat: ~9g
  • Sugar: ~14g
  • Protein: ~2g
  • Sodium: ~85mg