Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy and full of chocolate. Perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime you want to make something special for someone you love.
To a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, and mix until combined.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In thirds, add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low.
Once fully mixed, stir in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let chill for approximately 20-30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Once the dough is chilled, use a medium cookie scoop to portion out the dough (approximately 1.5 tablespoons). Break the dough in half, roll each piece into a log and form into a "v" shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to give plenty of room because they will spread a bit.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven, immediately sprinkle sea salt on top, and let cool on the pan for a few minutes before sliding them off to cool completely.
Notes
Use a butter knife to gently (& carefully) smooth the cookies into shape immediately after taking them out of the oven.Use a mix of whatever chocolate you like - 1 cup to 1.5 cups. I chop up Trader Joe's Pound Plus chocolate bar. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.