Valentine's Day M&M Cookies
These easy and festive cookies are packed with M&M candies and chocolate chips, making them a delightful treat for Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M candies (red and pink for Valentine's Day)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) Can be omitted or adjusted per preference
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the M&M candies and chocolate chips if using.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the dough and consider removing cookies at 8 minutes for a softer texture. Variations include using different M&M flavors or adding nuts.