Irresistibly Soft Valentine's Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Delight your loved ones with these Valentine's Chocolate Chip Cookies, a sweet treat perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- cookie scoop
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour Adds structure and chewiness
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise and become fluffy
- ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness
- 1 cup Unsalted butter At room temperature for rich texture
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar Contributes to sweetness and crispiness
- ¾ cup Brown sugar Packed for caramel flavor and moistness
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Infuses warm aroma
- 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds moisture
- 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips Classic chocolatey goodness
Optional Mix-ins
- Chopped nuts Add for extra crunch, walnuts or pecans recommended
- Different chocolate types Mix dark or white chocolate chips for custom flavor
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Scoop the dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden around the edges, slightly soft in the center.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don't overmix to keep cookies soft. Consider chilling the dough for thicker cookies. Ensure uniform size for even baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 280IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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