Description
These heart cookies are a delightful blend of soft and chewy textures, with a sweetly crispy edge that melts in your mouth. Each bite is infused with a rich vanilla flavor, complemented by a hint of almond, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Flour: 2 ½ cups, all-purpose
- Sugar: 1 cup, granulated
- Brown Sugar: ½ cup, packed
- Butter: 1 cup, unsalted, softened
- Eggs: 2 large, room temperature
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Almond Extract: ½ teaspoon
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Chocolate Chips: 1 cup, semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Substitutions: Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option; substitute dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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