Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, Sweet, and Chewy

Valentine’s Day has a way of making the kitchen feel extra warm. The smell of melting chocolate, the sound of a whisk clinking the bowl it’s a small act of love you can bake. These heart shaped chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and full of gooey chocolate pools. No fancy skills needed, just love, a cutter, and a warm oven.

Why You’ll Love These Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, Chewy, and Loaded with Chocolate

Each bite melts with buttery sweetness and bits of semisweet chocolate. The edges are golden, the centers stay soft, and the mix of chips makes every bite slightly different — some crisp, some gooey, all delicious.

Perfect Heart Shapes Without Special Dough Techniques

You don’t have to shape the dough before baking. Instead, bake regular cookies, then cut them into hearts while still warm. It’s quick, easy, and gives you perfect clean edges every time.

Festive, Fun, and Great for Gifting

These cookies make a lovely Valentine’s Day gift. Slip a few into a box, tie with red ribbon, and you’ve got a heartfelt homemade surprise. Kids love making them too, especially when sprinkles come out.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Essential Ingredients for the Dough

You’ll need:

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips (mix of regular and mini)

Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flavor and Decoration

Add chopped semisweet chocolate for chocolate pools or festive sprinkles before baking.

Nutrition per cookie: 215 calories, 24g carbs, 2g protein, 12g fat (7g saturated), 13g sugar.

Tools and Cookie Cutter Details

Best Heart Shaped Cutter Size for Clean Edges

Use a 3.5×3.25-inch heart-shaped cutter. It’s the ideal size for standard cookies and gives a neat edge without crumbling.

What to Use if You Don’t Have a Cutter

No cutter? No problem. Use a knife to gently trim a heart outline while cookies are still warm. Or trace around a paper heart template for even shapes.

How to Make Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies (Step-by-Step)

Step 1 – Prepare the Oven and Line Your Baking Sheets

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line your sheets with parchment paper so cookies don’t stick or over-brown.

Step 2 – Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Keep it light so the dough doesn’t get tough.

Step 3 – Cream Butter and Sugars to Fluffy Perfection

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step adds air and makes your cookies soft.

Step 4 – Add Eggs and Vanilla the Right Way

Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Then add vanilla. The dough should look smooth and glossy.

Step 5 – Add the Dry Ingredients and Fold in the Chocolate Chips

Add dry ingredients slowly until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips and chunks gently to keep the texture soft.

Step 6 – Scoop, Bake, and Shape Into Hearts While Warm

Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, spacing them 2–3 inches apart. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges turn golden and centers look slightly soft. Immediately after baking, use a heart-shaped cutter to cut them into shape.

Step 7 – Cool and Set for the Perfect Chewy Texture

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5–7 minutes, then move them to a rack. They’ll set chewy and gooey inside.

Expert Tips for Perfect Heart Shaped Cookies

How to Measure Flour and Achieve the Ideal Dough Texture

Always spoon and level flour or weigh it. Too much makes cookies dry and cakey; the right amount keeps them soft.

Why Room Temperature Butter and Eggs Matter

They blend better, creating even texture and no streaky butter bits.

Getting Gooey Chocolate Pools on Top

Press extra chopped chocolate chunks on top of the dough before baking. They’ll melt beautifully as the cookies bake.

Preventing Spread and Trimming Clean Heart Edges

For neat edges, cut cookies while still warm, not hot. Wipe your cutter between each press for crisp outlines.

Variations and Fun Add-Ins

Using Mini Chips, Chopped Chocolate, or Sprinkles

Mix both regular and mini chips for texture. Add sprinkles for color or swap chips for white chocolate on special occasions.

Turning This Dough Into Holiday-Themed Cookie Shapes

The same dough works for any shape — try stars for Christmas or bunnies for spring. For festive inspiration, check out Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies for festive baking or Crumbl Pumpkin Pie Cookies for holiday inspiration.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

How to Store for Maximum Softness

Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Add a slice of bread to help retain moisture.

Freezing Baked Cookies or Dough for Later

Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. You can also freeze unbaked dough scoops, then bake straight from frozen for an extra 1–2 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Such Recipes

• Easy Cherry Pie Bars for sweet Valentine’s Day treats
• Mini Sweet Potato Pies as bite-sized dessert ideas
• Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake for romantic occasions
• Peppermint Bark Brownies for a chocolatey Valentine’s treat
• Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes with a seasonal twist

Conclusion

These heart shaped chocolate chip cookies are the kind you bake when you want to say “I care” without words. They’re simple, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy weekend. Find more ideas and share your version on Pinterest or Facebook.

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