These delightful heart-shaped cookies are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day. Made with rich chocolate chips and topped with a sweet pink drizzle, they are a charming treat to share with loved ones.
Ideal as cookies for Valentine’s Day, these cookies not only taste great but also look beautiful, making them a wonderful addition to any Valentine’s celebration.
Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies for Valentine’s Day
These Valentine’s cookies are soft and chewy, featuring classic chocolate chip flavors. The pink drizzle adds a festive touch, making them perfect for gifting or enjoying at a romantic dinner. The recipe yields about 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pink candy melts or white chocolate for drizzle
- Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare Drizzle: Melt the pink candy melts in the microwave according to package instructions. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy these festive heart-shaped cookies as a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
