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Valentine's Day M&M Cookies

These Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies feature a crunchy exterior and a gooey center filled with colorful M&M candies, making them a perfect treat for the season of love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Essential for rich flavor
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
  • 1 cup M&M candies (red and pink for Valentine's Day)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) For added richness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the M&M candies and chocolate chips if using.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow to cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

For a chewier cookie, bake for a minute less. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavor. You can swap M&Ms with your favorite candies or nuts.