Description
These heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm chocolate flavor. Shaping the dough into hearts adds a charming touch that makes them perfect for holidays, gifting, or everyday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in dry ingredients until a dough forms, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for cleaner shaping.
- Form heart shapes by pressing two dough balls together and pinching the bottom.
- Arrange on baking sheets and bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies keep their heart shape.
- Use dairy-free butter and chocolate chips for a vegan-friendly variation.
- A gluten-free 1:1 flour blend can be substituted if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 511
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 55
