Description
A festive twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day. These soft and chewy cookies are packed with both semisweet chocolate chips and colorful red, pink, and white M&Ms. They are easy to make and perfect for gifting to loved ones or enjoying as a sweet holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup Valentine’s Day-themed M&Ms or similar candy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the room temperature butter with both the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Reduce the speed to low. Add the salt, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and Valentine’s Day-themed M&Ms by hand.
- Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, reserve a few M&Ms to press onto the tops of the dough balls just before baking.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for proper creaming, which creates a better texture.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180-200
- Sugar: 18-22 g
- Sodium: 100-120 mg
- Fat: 9-11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6-7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24-28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2-3 g
- Cholesterol: 25-30 mg
