Valentine's Day Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies, perfect for celebrating love this Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier blending.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Spoon in and level off for accuracy.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Can use different types of chocolate chips.
- Optional: colorful sprinkles or heart-shaped candies for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- If desired, sprinkle colorful sprinkles or place heart-shaped candies on top of each cookie for a festive touch.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, and the center is still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them. For added creativity, consider drizzling melted chocolate over the cookies or incorporating citrus zest for freshness.