Treat your family and friends or that special someone to delicious heart-shaped Chocolate Chip Valentine's Day Cookies this Valentine's Day. An easy and sweet homemade gift is always better than a store-bought!
For more easy delicious Valentine's Day Treat options, try Valentine's Day Cracker Toffee and Valentine's Day Bark Bites.
There is just something special about heart-shaped baked goods. They warm your soul.
We love giving them away. Here's a Valentine's Day Cookie recipe for Chocolate Chip Valentine's Day Cookies.
They bake up soft and chewy, with a touch of crunch on the outside, just the way a chocolate chip cookie should be!
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Why Make This Recipe
- Fun Valentine's Day Treat
- Kid-friendly
- Freezer-friendly
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 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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How to Make Valentine's Day Cookies
This easy heart cookie recipe is an excellent way to get your kids in the kitchen and teach them to bake and maybe do 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 get your heart cookies out of the pan easily.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine flour, 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 the butter mixture; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
Step 4
Next, press dough into pan cavities, filling approximately ¾ full.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, remove the cookies and cool them 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 makes for an adorably sweet cookie!
Dip cookies in chocolate (microwave semi-sweet or white chocolate chips until melted). You can also add fun sprinkles for decoration because everything is better with sprinkles 🙂
Can You Freeze Valentine's Day Cookies
Yes, you can freeze Valentine's Day Cookies! A mom's 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.
Valentine Cookies 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 - one 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 it's heat-resistant silicone.
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.
Don't forget to follow our Valentine's Day Pinterest Board!
Happy baking!
You may also enjoy this recipe for homemade Almond Roca.
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We updated this post with more instructions, images, and tips on 1/14/20.
Printable Recipe
Valentine's Day Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Mixer
- Heart Shaped Pan
- Spatula or cooking spoon
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ 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 ¾ 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 they're baked.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container 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 them into melted chocolate (colored or plain) and adding sprinkles.
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How to Bake A Heart Shaped Cookie
If you need a Nonstick Heart Shaped Baking Pan
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!
Hien Hoang
Can I use a heart shaped cookie cutter instead? Or, is the pan necessary for the cookies to keep a heart shape while baking? Also, if I wait for the cookies to cool before putting sprinkles on them, won't the sprinkles just fall off instead of stick to the cookie?
Erin Henry
Because this is not a dough you can roll out, a cookie-cutter would be hard to use. Plus, it will spread during baking and ruin the heart shape. If adding sprinkles, yes, put them on while your cookies are a little warm for best results.
Anna
Swooning over these cute cookies! My kids will love them!
Laura Reese
Such a fun way to serve chocolate chip cookies. These are yummy. I love the tip about freezing cookies I can’t wait to try it.
Kara
I've got to get one of those heart pans. They are yummy in a regular pan, but I love the cuteness factor of the hearts!
Erin Henry
Yes! The cuteness factor is undeniable! Enjoy your cookies!
Jen
My boys went gaga over these! I couldn't believe how easy it was to dip them into chocolate either. Such a cute added touch.
Damien W
I made these even though I have no heart. That's how much I love these cookies.
Alli - Tornadough Alli
These are adorable. I need some ideas still for Valentine's day and my kids would love these. I would love for you to come link up with us at Throwback Thursday if you get the chance!
Erin
Kids love these...they are such a cute treat! Everything tastes better when it's heart-shaped!
Johlene Orton
I love giving baked goods as gifts, too! A jar filled with these would be adorable!!
Erin
Me too! A little bit of homemade goodness made from the heart!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
My favorite Chocolate Chip cookies are soft in the middle with just a bit of crisp on the outside edge. And they make the best milk dippers. I think I may have to whip up a batch for a gift...to myself! LOL Happy Valentines Day!
Erin
They do make good dunkers if they have a little crisp on the outside! They are quick to whip up, so enjoy!
Ann
These look delicious! I may have to do some baking this weekend.
Saw this on Creative Spark.
Ann
http://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/
Lou Lou Girls
Yum! I’m drooling right now! Pinned and tweeted! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at our linky party. We hope to see you next Monday @ 7 because we can’t wait to see your new creations! Happy Friday! Lou Lou Girls
Michelle Marttila - Happy Heart Made
Love all your sweet treats Erin!!!
Erin
Thanks, Michelle! Baking is like therapy...makes me happy 🙂
DazzleWhileFrazzled
How cute! Will definitely remember to do this for Valentine's Day. Visiting from DIY Dreamer linky party.
Erin
Nice of you to stop by! Valentine's Day treats are always so cute and this one is no exception!