Description
These delightful heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies are perfectly chewy, crisp-edged, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. They’re a sweet way to share your love, ideal for any special occasion or just a comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, but recommended!)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a mix of your favorite chocolates)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Step 2: Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and espresso powder until combined.
- Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Step 4: Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Step 5: Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. This is crucial for shape.
- Step 6: Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Step 7: Bake to Perfection: Bake for 9-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins