Chill the Dough: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or even overnight) prevents the cookies from spreading too thin and allows the flavors to meld together.
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough cookies. Mix until just combined.
Use a Cookie Scoop: This ensures uniform cookie sizes, which means they will bake evenly.
Shape the Cookies Carefully: After scooping, gently press the dough into a heart shape.
Bake on Parchment Paper: This prevents the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet and makes for easy cleanup.
Don’t Overbake: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Bake until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This prevents them from breaking.
