Description
Delightful heart-shaped cookies infused with warm chocolate, perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (packed, ~220 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (≈340 g) chocolate chips
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into portions (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place on the baking sheet, flatten each slightly.
- Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts from the flattened dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, substitute 1/2 cup brown sugar for granulated sugar. For allergy concerns, see the Variations section for vegan and gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg