Description
These Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with colorful M&Ms for a festive treat that’s perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day. With a classic combination of butter, sugars, and a hint of salt balanced by crunchy chocolate candies, these cookies bake up golden with a soft, gooey center and a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add Egg: Beat in the egg until the mixture is well combined, providing moisture and richness to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning through the dough.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which could make the cookies tough.
- Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold 1 cup of M&Ms into the dough, saving some to press on top of the cookies before baking for an attractive finish.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading. Press additional M&Ms on top of each dough ball.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft, for the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving, as this helps them set up and prevents breakage.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, take them out closer to 10 minutes; for crisper edges, bake up to 12 minutes.
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier and prevents cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Feel free to customize the candy mix-ins with other chocolates or nuts to suit your preferences.
- Make sure butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the best texture in the dough.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 5 days.
