30-Minute Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies
Charming heart-shaped cookies made simple with Betty Crocker chocolate chip cookie mix and a special shaping technique. The dough is pressed into cookie cutters directly on the baking sheet for perfectly formed hearts every time. These sweet treats are ideal for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any occasion calling for a heartfelt gesture. The addition of extra flour creates a sturdier dough that holds its shape beautifully while baking to a light golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker chocolate chip cookie mix
- ¼ cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to temperature
- 2
Stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg in medium bowl until well blended
- 3
Roll dough into balls
- 4
Spray cookie cutter with cooking spray and place on ungreased cookie sheet
- 5
Press dough ball evenly into cutter
- 6
Remove cutter and reshape dough if necessary
- 7
Continue making heart-shaped cookies, placing apart on cookie sheet
- 8
Spray cookie cutter as needed with cooking spray
- 9
Bake until light golden brown
- 10
Cool on sheet, then remove
Tips
Spray the cookie cutter frequently with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure clean heart shapes.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to prevent breaking while still warm.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Dough can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated
Serve at room temperature
Common Mistakes
Spray cookie cutter frequently to avoid dough sticking and tearing
Don't overbake to avoid hard, dry cookies
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I use a different cookie mix?
Yes, any 17.5 oz chocolate chip cookie mix will work with this recipe.
What if I don't have a heart-shaped cutter?
Use any 3-inch cookie cutter or shape by hand for similar results.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.