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Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies combine classic nostalgic flavors with a playful and romantic twist. These irresistibly soft cookies are loaded with melty chocolate chips and shaped into charming hearts, perfect for celebrations, gifts, or a delightful treat anytime. Easy to make and customizable, they deliver the perfect chewy yet crisp texture and a visually appealing design that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or a mix)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dough: Start by creaming the unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, and gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula to distribute evenly without overmixing.
  2. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour. Chilling helps the dough firm up, making it much easier to shape into perfect hearts and enhancing the cookie texture during baking.
  3. Shape the Hearts: Once chilled, scoop out dough portions and gently shape each into a heart. You can do this by rolling the dough into a ball, then pinching a small “V” at the bottom and slightly tapering the top curves. If you have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, press the dough to get uniform shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the shaped cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to keep that chewy softness that makes these Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies so addictive.
  5. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step ensures the cookies set properly while staying soft and tender.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and better texture.
  • Don’t skip chilling the dough to make shaping easier and improve baking results.
  • Press cookies lightly when shaping to keep them tender.
  • Watch the bake time carefully to avoid overbaking; slightly underbaked cookies stay soft.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and promote even baking.

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Keywords: heart shaped cookies, chocolate chip cookies, soft cookies, Valentine's Day cookies, homemade cookies, gluten-free cookies, vegan cookie variations

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