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Freshly baked heart shaped chocolate chip cookies topped with melted chocolate chunks and pink Valentine’s Day sprinkles on parchment paper
Olivia

Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

Looking for an easy Valentine’s treat? These heart shaped chocolate chip cookies are soft, festive, and kid-friendly. Get the full recipe now.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips mix of regular and mini is great
  • Optional: chopped chocolate chunks and sprinkles for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Mix until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet. Leave space between each one.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  9. Immediately after removing from the oven, use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut cookies into hearts. Be careful, they’ll be hot.
  10. Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie)
 
Nutrient Amount
Calories 215 kcal
Carbohydrates 24 g
Protein 2 g
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 127 mg
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 13 g
Calcium 17 mg
Iron 1 mg
Vitamin A 262 IU
Potassium 90 mg
 
 
Notes
  • For cleaner cuts, use the heart cookie cutter while cookies are still warm and soft.
  • Decorate with festive sprinkles or drizzle melted chocolate after shaping.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.