Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect easy treat for Valentine's Day! Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, they're cut into adorable hearts for a homemade gift that shows you care. For more delicious cookie ideas, try our Fudgy Brownie Cookies or our classic Homemade Pretzel Bites.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter (2-3 inch)
- Parchment Paper For easy cleanup and preventing sticking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼" thick. Cut out hearts with floured cutter. Place on parchment-lined sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Pro Tips: For cookies that hold their perfect heart shape, chilling the dough is mandatory. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before rolling and cutting. Roll the dough to a consistent ¼-inch thickness for even baking. Dip your heart-shaped cookie cutter in flour between cuts to prevent sticking.