Description
Indulge in the sweetness of love with these Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookies! This delightful recipe transforms the classic chocolate chip cookie into a romantic treat, perfect for sharing with family, friends, or that special someone. The combination of rich chocolate hearts and festive valentine sprinkles adds a charming touch to each soft and chewy cookie. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, these cookies are not only delicious but also a fun baking project for couples or families. Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day by whipping up these irresistible cookies that are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup valentine sprinkles
- 24 chocolate hearts (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C).
- In a stand mixer, cream together cold butter and sugars on medium speed until creamy, about 4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and valentine sprinkles by hand.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; top with additional sprinkles.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden; immediately press a chocolate heart into the center of each cookie.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg