Valentine's Day Chocolate Chip Cookies
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are the perfect sweet treat for Valentine's Day, symbolizing love and togetherness with their gooey chocolate and soft, chewy texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Room temperature is best.
Mix-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heart-shaped sprinkles Optional but recommended for Valentine's Day.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture, and beat well until fully combined.
Mixing
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and, if using, gently mix in the heart-shaped sprinkles.
Baking
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft. Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a special touch, serve cookies warm or stack them in a heart shape. Consider pairing with milk or hot beverages. Include a personal note for added sentiment.