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Easy Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful way to spread love through baking. These charming cookies, shaped like hearts, combine a buttery base with rich chocolate chips for an irresistible treat. Perfect for any occasion, they are quick and simple to make, ensuring that you’ll impress family and friends without any fuss. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or just because, these cookies will warm hearts and satisfy sweet cravings in no time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Shape the dough into heart shapes using a cookie cutter or by hand and place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown while centers remain slightly soft. Allow cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition

Keywords: Substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate for different flavors. Add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to enhance texture.