Treat your family and friends or that special someone to delicious Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cookies this Valentine’s Day. A sweet homemade gift is always better than store-bought!
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Valentine’s Day Cookies
There is just something special about heart-shaped baked goods – they warm your soul. We love giving them away! Here’s a recipe for Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cookies that bake up soft and chewy, with a touch of crunch on the outside, just the way a chocolate chip cookie should be!
Valentine’s Day and chocolate just go together, don’t ya think?!
If you’re into crafting a Valentine’s Day gift, then check out this DIY Valentine’s Day “love” Wood Box!
More Valentine’s Day Desserts
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Ingredients for Heart Cookies
You are essentially making this perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe because it’s so good. It’s modified to make one pan, but can easily be doubled to make some for everyone on your list.
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
How to Make Valentine’s Day Cookies
This heart cookie recipe is a good way to get your kids in the kitchen and teach them to bake and maybe a little math along the way. They’ll love it!
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Next, spray your baking pan with non-stick spray.
This is critical to easily get your heart cookies out of the pan.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine four, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Now, in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat softened butter and sugars with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Step 3
Add your flour mixture to butter mixture; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
Step 4
Next, press dough into pan cavities, filling approximately 3/4 full.
Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Allow to cool in pan 5 minutes. Then, remove the cookies and cool completely on a cooling rack.
Tips for Making Heart Shaped Cookies
- Make sure you lightly press your batter into the pan before baking. This will ensure more even tops on your cookies after they are baked.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight on the counter for a few days, or kept in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
How to Decorate Heart Cookies
This step is optional, but definitely makes for an adorably sweet cookie!
Dip cookies in chocolate (microwave semi-sweet or white chocolate chips until melted). You can also add Spatula for decoration because everything is better with sprinkles 🙂
Can You Freeze Valentine’s Day Cookies
Yes, you can freeze Valentine’s Day Cookies! One mom secret is to make a big batch and then get them out of the freezer when needed. This saves time and you get to bake on your own schedule.
They are good in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Don’t forget to label your cookies!
Tools Used to Make Heart-Shaped Cookies
Stand Mixer – once of the best kitchen appliance investments you can make. It will last for years and come in handy every time you want to make cookies or cobbers!
Stand Mixer – a kitchen staple you’ll use just about every day. Pyrex will last a lifetime.
Spatula – the perfect tool to scrape the edges of your bowl or stir a pot since its heat resistant silicone.
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This post was updated with more instructions, images, and tips on 1/14/20.
Valentine's Day Cookies
Equipment
- Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray pan with non-stick spray.
- In medium bowl, combine four, baking soda and salt.
- In large bowl, beat butter and sugars with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Press dough into pan cavities, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely on cooling rack.
- Dip in chocolate or add sprinkles for decorations.
Notes
- Make sure you lightly press your batter into the pan before baking. This will ensure an evener top on your cookies after it's baked.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight on the counter for a few days, or kept in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
- If desired, embellish your cookies by dipping into melted chocolate (colored or plain) and adding sprinkles.
Nutrition
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How to Bake A Heart Shaped Cookie
If you need a Nonstick Heart Shaped Baking Pan
, this is a highly rated silicone one. This recipe will make 12 cookies, so you’d fill the six cavities twice. It’s great for any type of cookie, cake or candy.
Making chocolatey Whoopie Pies is fun to do with this pan too!
Get creative with your decorations for your Valentine’s Day Cookies…Dip in red or pink melted chocolate, pretty them up with sprinkles or place a candy heart in the middle. It all works!
These Valentine’s Day Cookies make a perfect after school treat or anytime snack that says I love you!
Other Valentine’s Day Ideas
Click Here are more Valentine’s Day Treat ideas or here for Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas. Another Valentine’s Day favorite is this recipe for Whoopie Pies.
Happy baking!
You may also enjoy this recipe for homemade Almond Roca.
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