Description
Delightful heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies bring romantic sweetness to any special occasion. Crisp edges, rich chocolate, and buttery dough create an irresistible treat perfect for sharing with someone you love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
Binding and Leavening Agents:
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and arranging parchment paper on two baking sheets.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter, granulated and brown sugars until achieving a fluffy, pale consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter appears smooth and homogeneous.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking soda, then gradually integrate into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing.
- Delicately introduce chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Form dough portions using a tablespoon, optionally shaping with a heart-shaped cookie cutter for aesthetic appeal.
- Position cookie dough on prepared baking sheets, maintaining adequate spacing between each piece.
- Transfer sheets to preheated oven and bake approximately 10 minutes, watching for golden edges while maintaining a soft center.
- Remove from oven and transfer cookies to wire cooling racks, allowing them to reach room temperature before serving.
- Store in an airtight container to preserve freshness and texture.
Notes
- Customize the shape by using different cookie cutters for various occasions, transforming these treats into festive delights.
- Swap chocolate chips with white chocolate or dark chocolate chunks to create unique flavor variations that suit different preferences.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the wet ingredients, ensuring a softer, more tender cookie texture.
- Prevent spreading during baking by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before shaping, which helps maintain the heart-shaped design and prevents cookies from becoming too flat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg