Description
Sweet romance meets classic comfort in these heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies, perfectly crafted for moments of love and indulgence. Melting chocolate and buttery dough combine to create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (270 grams) chocolate chips, mini
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Craft the foundational mixture by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry base.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition, then infuse with vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Delicately fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently stirring until ingredients are just harmonized, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently introduce mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for consistent sweet bursts.
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a welcoming environment for your confectionery creation.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a precise quarter-inch thickness, creating an ideal canvas for heart-shaped treats.
- Utilize a heart-shaped cookie cutter to transform the dough into romantic silhouettes, pressing firmly and cleanly.
- Arrange the delicate heart shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing sufficient space between each cookie for graceful expansion.
- Embellish the unbaked cookies with a playful scattering of festive sprinkles, adding whimsical decoration.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to bake until edges achieve a golden-brown hue, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, enabling gentle cooling and structural stabilization.
- Transfer the delicate hearts to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain the heart shape during baking.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing and a smoother cookie texture.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Swap mini chocolate chips with regular-sized chips or chopped chocolate for different flavor profiles and textures.
- For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Decorate cooled cookies with melted white chocolate or pink icing for extra festive touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg