Valentine’s Day Cookies with Chocolate Chips

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Looking for a sweet treat to share with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Whip up a batch of delicious chocolate chip cookies that everyone can enjoy. These cookies are incredibly tasty!

With simple ingredients you likely have on hand, you can bake mouthwatering cookies in under 30 minutes. The rich chocolate chips pair perfectly with the soft, chewy texture.

Surprise your Valentine with homemade cookies that show how much you care. They’re ideal for gifting or enjoying together over a cozy night. Get ready to fall in love with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Tool Requirements

You’ll need some basic baking tools to make these sweet Valentine’s Day cookies. A large mixing bowl is essential for combining ingredients. Grab measuring cups and spoons to get the amounts just right.

An electric mixer helps blend everything smoothly, but you can use a wooden spoon if needed. Don’t forget a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl sides.

Cookie sheets are a must – line them with parchment paper for easy cleanup. A cooling rack lets your treats set properly after baking.

You’ll want a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough evenly. This ensures all your cookies bake at the same rate.

Keep a timer handy so you don’t overbake. Oven mitts protect your hands when handling hot pans.

Lastly, have airtight containers ready to store any leftovers. However, with these tasty chocolate chip cookies, you may not have many!

Preparing The Ingredients

Let’s get everything ready for your Valentine’s Day cookies. You’ll need flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, plant-based milk, and oil. Don’t forget the chocolate chips!

Measure out your dry ingredients first. It’s easier to fix mistakes with these before mixing. Use a kitchen scale for accuracy if you have one. If not, spoon ingredients into measuring cups and level off with a knife.

For liquids, use clear measuring cups at eye level. This helps you see the exact amount. Room-temperature ingredients mix better, so set out your milk early if it’s cold.

Chop any larger chocolate chips into smaller pieces. This helps them spread evenly in the dough. You can also set aside some chips to press on top of the cookies before baking.

Have a big mixing bowl ready. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier. Now you’re all set to start mixing your delicious Valentine’s treats!

Variations To Try

Want to mix things up with your Valentine’s Day cookies?

• Try swapping the chocolate chips for dried cranberries or cherries. The tart fruit adds a festive red color and pairs nicely with the sweet dough.
• For a nutty twist, fold in some chopped pecans or walnuts. This gives the cookies extra crunch and flavor. You could also experiment with different extracts like almond or peppermint instead of vanilla.
• Feeling fancy? Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies for an elegant look. Or dip half of each cookie in dark chocolate for a two-tone treat.
• Short on time? Make the dough ahead and freeze it. You can bake fresh cookies whenever the craving hits. Just slice and bake the frozen dough – no thawing needed.
• Don’t forget about decorating! Use pink or red food coloring to tint the dough. Or press heart-shaped sprinkles on top before baking for a cute Valentine’s touch.

Storage Tips

• Keep your chocolate chip cookies fresh by storing them properly. Place them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay tasty for up to 5 days this way.
• For longer storage, pop them in the freezer. Put the cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep well for up to 3 months frozen.
• If you want to enjoy a warm cookie later, reheat it in the microwave. Just 10-15 seconds will do the trick. Don’t overdo it, or the chocolate might melt too much.
• Got leftover dough? Shape it into balls and freeze them. You can bake fresh cookies whenever you want. No need to thaw – just add an extra minute or two to the baking time.
• Homemade cookies won’t last as long as store-bought ones. That’s because they don’t have preservatives. But they taste so much better, it’s worth the trade-off!

Valentine’s Day Cookies With Chocolate Chips

No matter if you're looking for easy Valentine's Day treats or romantic dessert ideas for two, these heart-shaped Valentine's cookies with chocolate chips have got you covered! Also suitable as a completely vegan dessert if that's what you're looking for.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Resting time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup of flour
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of plant-based milk
• 1/4 cup of oil
• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar for icing
• 1-2 tablespoons of water or plant-based milk for icing
• Red and pink food coloring for icing
• Valentine’s Day-themed sprinkles optional

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Instructions

 

• Measure dry ingredients using a kitchen scale or measuring cups.
• For liquids, use clear measuring cups at eye level.
• Set out the milk early to reach room temperature.
• Chop larger chocolate chips and set some aside for topping.
• Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add wet ingredients and mix until combined.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with a heart-shaped cutter.
• Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets.
• Press reserved chocolate chips on top.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
• Mix powdered sugar with water or milk to make icing.
• Divide icing and color with red and pink food coloring.
• Decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles.
• Let icing set before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal

Keyword Vegan

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Stefan K.

Stefan has been vegan since 2019 and has been regularly working on his strength since the beginning of 2023. He’s on a mission to help other vegans get stronger and have all of them achieve the quality of life they deserve.