Valentine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Why Make This Recipe
Valentine’s Day is a special time to share love and joy with friends and family. What better way to do this than with delicious homemade cookies? These Valentine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies taste amazing and are easy to make. Plus, they make the perfect gift or treat for your loved ones!
How to Make Valentine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 teaspoons of hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 cups of chocolate chips
- 1 cup of red and pink M&M’s (optional, for decoration)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add it to the mixture along with salt. Stir well.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and red and pink M&M’s if you’re using them.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Serve Valentine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are great on their own, but you can make them even more special! Serve them warm with a glass of milk, or stack them in a cute jar as a gift. They also make a sweet addition to any Valentine’s Day dessert table.
How to Store Valentine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Just place the cookies in a freezer-safe bag and they can last for up to 3 months.
Tips to Make Valentine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Make sure your butter is softened for easy mixing.
- For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them.
- Feel free to replace the chocolate chips with nuts if you like a little crunch.
- Sprinkle some sea salt on top before baking for an extra flavor boost!
Variation
You can easily change this recipe by adding different mix-ins. Try adding peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, or even dried fruit. Get creative with your favorite flavors!
FAQs
1. Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can use margarine, but the cookies may not be as rich in flavor.
2. What can I do if I accidentally add too much flour?
If you added too much flour, you might want to add a little bit of milk to loosen up the dough.
3. Can I make this dough ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the dough and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days before baking. You can also freeze the dough and bake fresh cookies whenever you want!
Valentine's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs Beat in one at a time.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Dissolve in hot water.
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup red and pink M&M's Optional, for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add it to the mixture along with salt. Stir well.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and red and pink M&M's if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
