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Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies Recipe

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these delightful M&M cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful candy bits. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet treat yourself.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Add-Ins

  • 1 1/2 cups Valentine’s M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, giving the cookies a tender texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the cookie’s flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly distributed for consistent rising and taste.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
  6. Fold in M&Ms: Carefully fold in the Valentine’s M&Ms, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough for colorful, sweet bursts in every bite.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and finish baking gently off heat.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them set on the baking sheet.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • You can substitute Valentine’s M&Ms with regular M&Ms or chocolate chips if preferred.
  • Bring butter to room temperature before creaming for best texture.
  • If dough is too soft, chill for 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.

Keywords: Valentine’s Day cookies, M&M cookies, holiday cookies, baked cookies, colorful cookies

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