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Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these festive Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies featuring a soft, chewy texture packed with love-colored pink, white, and red M&Ms. Perfectly balanced with vanilla and brown sugar, these cookies are an ideal treat for celebrating love and sweetness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (112g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 3/4 cups pink, white and red M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture turns light in color and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until mostly just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold the Valentine-themed M&Ms into the cookie dough using a silicone spatula, ensuring an even distribution without breaking the candies.
  7. Shape Cookie Dough Balls: Portion the dough into balls weighing about 4 tablespoons (68g) each and place them on the prepared baking sheets 2-3 inches apart. Shape them into neat rounds as the dough is thick and sturdy before baking.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until they spread slightly and the centers remain soft; edges should be just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake to maintain softness.
  9. Cool the Cookies: Remove baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for 4-5 minutes on the sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to fully cool and set.

Notes

  • Do not overmix dough once dry ingredients are added to preserve a tender cookie texture.
  • Cookies may appear soft when removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
  • You can substitute regular M&Ms with peanut or other favorite variants as desired.
  • For even baking, ensure dough balls are spaced adequately on the pans to prevent sticking together.
  • Use room temperature butter for proper creaming and best dough texture.

Keywords: Valentine's Day cookies, M&M cookies, festive cookies, baked treats, chocolate candy cookies, soft chewy cookies

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