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Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies

Description

These delightful Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for any occasion that calls for a sweet, festive treat. The dough is enriched with brown and granulated sugar for a perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness, studded with mini chocolate chips, and decorated with red candy heart confetti for a charming look. After chilling the dough for optimal texture, the cookies are carefully rolled, cut into hearts, and baked until the edges are just golden brown. They’re soft, buttery, and full of chocolate goodness, making them a perfect gift or party snack that lasts for days.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3¼ cups all-purpose flour

Mix-ins and Decoration

  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons red candy heart confetti
  • Jumbo heart sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill Dough: Prepare the dough and allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll and cut.
  2. Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃).
  3. Mixing the Dough: Using a stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars on medium speed until fluffy and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt on medium speed until combined, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  5. Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing on medium speed and scraping the bowl as needed until fully incorporated. For handheld mixers, increase speed if needed and finish folding in the last bit by hand.
  6. Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips on low speed, followed by the red candy heart confetti, mixing only for a few seconds to combine evenly.
  7. Roll Dough: Place half the dough on a parchment-lined work surface sprinkled with flour, then sprinkle the dough lightly with more flour. Cover with another parchment sheet and roll the dough out evenly to a thickness of ¼ inch.
  8. Chill Rolled Dough: Transfer the rolled dough sheet to a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm before cutting shapes. Repeat rolling and chilling with the other half of the dough.
  9. Cut Shapes: Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter. Place cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Collect scraps, re-roll, and cut additional hearts.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, or until edges just begin to turn golden brown.
  11. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Store: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • Room temperature butter is essential to achieve the creamy texture when mixing the dough.
  • Chilling the dough before rolling helps prevent spreading and makes for cleaner cookie shapes.
  • If desired, add jumbo heart sprinkles on top before baking for extra decoration.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy clean up.
  • For best texture, do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/heart-shaped-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/