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Easy Heart Shaped Cookie
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Easy Heart Shaped Cookie

This Easy Heart Shaped Cookie is buttery, chewy in the center, and crisp around the edges, with rich chocolate chunks throughout. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, it’s simple to make, adorable to serve, and delivers bakery-style results at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch heart-shaped baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped chocolate and walnuts, if using.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
  7. Bake for 17–19 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just set.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before serving or decorating.

Notes

For extra indulgence, top the cooled cookie with melted chocolate. Avoid overbaking to keep the center soft and chewy. This recipe is easy to customize with different chocolates or nuts.