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Valentine M&M Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Valentine M&M Cookies to Melt Hearts!

Experience the joy of baking with these delightful Valentine M&M Cookies, perfect for sharing love and sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold for thicker cookies
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed enhances sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature is best
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure extract preferred
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup M&Ms (red, white, pink) use seasonal varieties
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Valentine Sprinkles decorative touch for festive appeal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • silicone mat or parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of cold unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup each of brown sugar and granulated sugar, mixing until combined. Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of M&Ms and 1 cup of chocolate chips using a spatula.
  5. Scoop dough portions of about 1/4 cup, roll into balls, and optionally roll in Valentine sprinkles before placing on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking. Customize by using different types of M&Ms or adding nuts.