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Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies feature a perfectly soft and chewy texture combined with melty chocolate chips in an adorable heart shape. Ideal for special occasions or everyday treats, this recipe is easy to follow and uses simple pantry ingredients to create irresistibly tender, flavorful cookies everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free 1:1 baking flour with xanthan gum for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan adaptation)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan adaptation)

Main Add-in

  • 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Optional Variations

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for nutty twist)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup dried cranberries (for white chocolate and cranberry variation)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (for spiced cookies)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix this dry blend into the wet ingredients. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  2. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Chilling helps the dough firm up, making it easier to roll out and prevents spreading during baking, ensuring your Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies hold their shape beautifully.
  3. Roll and Cut the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to press out shapes and transfer them carefully to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Save any scraps, reroll, and cut more hearts.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Look for just the slightest golden edges while the centers remain soft. Over-baking will result in crispier cookies, so watch closely to maintain that soft, chewy texture.
  5. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This resting time allows the cookies to firm slightly but keeps the center tender. Serve and admire your beautiful Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Notes

  • Chill for Success: Always chill your dough to prevent spreading and to keep the heart shapes crisp.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh baking soda and high-quality butter really impact the taste and texture.
  • Don’t Overmix: Once the flour is added, mix just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
  • Light Flour Dusting: Lightly flour your rolling surface and cookie cutter to avoid sticking and tearing.
  • Cool on Sheets: Let cookies rest on the baking pan for 5 minutes before moving to wire racks to finish cooling.

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