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Valentine M&M Cookies

Valentine M&M Cookies That Melt Hearts and Taste Divine

Delightful Valentine M&M Cookies with a chewy texture, melty chocolate center, and colorful sprinkles that make them perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter cold
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed tightly
  • 1/2 cup Granulated white sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract fresh recommended
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking soda check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Red, white, and pink M&Ms use extra for topping if desired
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips milk or semisweet based on preference
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 cup Valentine’s sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Silicone mats or parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Valentine M&M Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheets.
  2. Cream the cold unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate the room temperature eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Fold in the M&Ms and chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop about 1/4 cup of dough, roll into a ball, and optionally coat in Valentine’s sprinkles.
  8. Arrange the cookie balls on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and tops are just set.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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