Love-Struck Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies Recipe
Sweet moments of love bloom with these delightful heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies that capture romance in every bite.
Baking these treats becomes a magical expression of affection and warmth.
The carefully crafted heart-shaped design transforms classic chocolate chip cookies into something extraordinary and memorable.
Chocolate morsels nestled within soft, tender dough create a delectable canvas of love.
Each cookie promises a gentle whisper of sweetness and connection.
These charming treats work perfectly for valentine’s day, anniversary celebrations, or simply showing someone you care.
Let love flow through your kitchen and melt hearts with this irresistible, heartwarming recipe.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes (+30 minutes chilling)
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Calories: 150 kcal
Servings: 24
Heart-Shaped Cookie Ingredient List
For Dry Ingredients:For Fat and Sweet Base:For Binding and Flavor:For Mix-Ins and Decoration:Tools to Bake the Perfect Heart Cookies
Heart Cookies: How to Nail the Bake
Fire up your oven to a cozy 350F. Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt until they’re best friends. In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until they transform into a fluffy cloud of deliciousness.
Crack eggs into the butter mixture one by one, splashing in vanilla for extra flavor. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Sprinkle chocolate chips throughout the dough like hidden treasure.
Wrap your dough in plastic and let it hang out in the fridge for 30 minutes. This helps the flavors mingle and makes cutting easier. Roll out the chilled dough and use a heart-shaped cutter to create adorable cookie shapes.
Slide your heart-shaped cookies into the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn a beautiful golden brown. The centers might look a bit soft, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Decorate with melted chocolate or sprinkles if you’re feeling extra fancy. Enjoy your love-filled treats!
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Romantic Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 25 1x
Description
Homemade heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies offer a sweet romantic twist on classic comfort treats. Delicate edges and rich chocolate create memories that warm hearts during special moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 ¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position oven rack in center and preheat to 350F (175C), lining baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats for smooth cookie release.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until uniformly combined, eliminating potential ingredient clusters.
- Butter-Sugar Transformation: Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Liquid Integration: Blend eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, thoroughly incorporating each addition, then mix in vanilla extract to amplify flavor depth.
- Dough Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture at low speed, creating a cohesive dough without overworking, then gently fold in chocolate chips for even distribution.
- Chilling and Shaping: Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then roll on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness, cutting precise heart shapes with a specialized cookie cutter.
- Baking Process: Arrange heart-shaped cookies on prepared sheets, leaving space between each, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden while centers remain slightly soft.
- Cooling and Finishing: Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes to set structure, transfer to wire rack for complete cooling, and optionally embellish with melted chocolate or decorative icing for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading, enhance flavor development, and create cleaner heart-shaped cuts.
- Master Cutting Technique: Use a sharp, clean heart-shaped cookie cutter and dip it in flour between cuts to prevent sticky dough from disrupting cookie shapes.
- Control Baking Precision: Watch cookies closely during the last 2 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, ensuring soft centers and lightly crisp edges.
- Customize Dietary Options: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend, use vegan butter alternatives, or replace eggs with applesauce for dietary accommodations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.