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Romantic Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Romantic Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe


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  • 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

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  • 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

  1. Oven Preparation: Position oven rack in center and preheat to 350F (175C), lining baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats for smooth cookie release.
  2. Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until uniformly combined, eliminating potential ingredient clusters.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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