Dessert

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Byrami Hayes February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Introduction

These Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on a classic treat, featuring mini chocolate chips, colorful sprinkles, and a surprise chocolate heart on top. They’re perfect for sharing with loved ones or adding a sweet touch to your celebration.

A close-up view of many round cookies with a light beige dough filled with small dark chocolate chips and tiny pink and red heart-shaped sprinkles scattered across the surface. Each cookie has a single solid milk chocolate heart placed in the center, slightly raised and glossy, showing detailed patterns on the chocolate. The cookies are stacked closely together on a dark textured surface with a radial pattern. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cold and cut into cubes
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips
⅓ cup Valentine sprinkles
24 chocolate hearts, unwrapped

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 410°F (210°C).
Step 2: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cold cubed butter with both sugars. Mix on medium speed for about 4 minutes until creamy.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Add this to the butter mixture all at once. Mix until just combined to avoid warming the butter.
Step 5: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and Valentine sprinkles by hand until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Using a large cookie scoop or about 3 tablespoons, scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Sprinkle a few additional heart sprinkles on top of each cookie mound.
Step 7: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and starting to turn golden brown.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Press an unwrapped chocolate heart into the center of each cookie, then allow them to cool for another 3-4 minutes on the baking sheet.
Step 9: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely and let the chocolate hearts set.

Tips & Variations

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
Swap out the Valentine sprinkles for any colorful or themed sprinkles to customize for other occasions.
If you don’t have cornstarch, substitute with an equal amount of flour for a similar texture.
Make these cookies gluten-free by using a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw at room temperature and, if desired, warm slightly before serving to soften the chocolate hearts.

How to Serve

A close-up view shows many round cookies with a light golden color and small chocolate chips inside. Each cookie has a large, smooth heart-shaped milk chocolate piece pressed into the center, making a raised layer on top. Tiny red, pink, and white heart-shaped sprinkles are scattered across the cookie tops, adding bright spots of color. The cookies are placed closely together on a dark textured surface, creating a sense of abundance. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use room temperature butter instead of cold butter?

Using cold butter helps create a thicker, chewier cookie texture. Room temperature butter will work but may result in flatter cookies.

What can I substitute for mini chocolate chips?

You can use regular-sized chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, or even white chocolate chips for a different flavor. Adjust the quantity if using larger pieces to maintain cookie balance.