Valentine M&M Cookies

Valentine’s M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Sweet Twist on a Classic Favorite

These Valentine’s M&M chocolate chip cookies are the perfect blend of classic chocolate chip goodness with a fun, festive twist. Bursting with colorful red, pink, and white M&M candies, they add a pop of color and sweetness to each bite. These soft, chewy cookies are packed with semisweet chocolate chips, offering that perfect balance of melt-in-your-mouth texture.

What makes these cookies extra special is their festive appeal. The vibrant M&M's not only brighten up the cookies, but they also provide a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the gooey chocolate chips. Whether you're baking them to share with a loved one, friends, or family, these cookies will make any occasion feel a little sweeter.

Ideal for Valentine's Day or Galentine’s Day, these cookies also make a great gift. Package them up in a cute box or jar, and you’ll have a homemade treat that shows your love in the most delicious way possible. With each bite, you’ll be reminded of the warmth and joy that comes from sharing something truly special.

When it comes to making the perfect cookies, one of the most important tips is to avoid overmixing the dough. While a stand mixer can be a lifesaver for mixing, it’s easy to get carried away and let the mixer run too long. Overmixing the dough can result in tough and dense cookies rather than soft and chewy.

Here’s why: When you mix cookie dough too much, the flour and gluten proteins develop, making the dough more elastic. This extra gluten development leads to a chewier, tougher texture that’s not as desirable for most cookie recipes. Ideally, you want to mix the dough just enough to combine the ingredients—once the dry ingredients are incorporated into the wet ones, stop mixing. A few small lumps or streaks of flour are perfectly fine and will work themselves out during baking, giving you a lighter, more tender cookie.

So, next time you’re using your stand mixer, take it slow and stop as soon as the dough comes together. Your cookies will thank you with a perfect texture every time!

Why I Love These Cookies During Valentine's Season

There’s something so special about baking these M&M chocolate chip cookies during Valentine’s season. It’s the perfect way to share a little love by making something from the heart. The vibrant colors of the M&M's remind me of the joy and warmth this time of year brings—whether I’m sharing them with loved ones, enjoying them with friends, or indulging in a sweet moment of self-care. These cookies are more than just a treat; they’re a way to celebrate connection, sweetness, and the little things that make life so special. Every bite brings a smile, and that’s what Valentine’s is all about.

Turn your favorite romance movie on, preheat the oven, and enjoy these delicious cookies! Leave a comment below if you also love them or add your twist.

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Valentine M&M Cookies

Yield: 18

Author: Jaegar Desjardin

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 25 Min

A warm, golden-brown cookie with a soft, chewy center and pockets of melted chocolate chips and M&M's that create a perfect balance of sweet and rich flavors. Perfect for Valentine's or Galentine's

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold salted butter (2 sticks) cut into cubes
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 egg
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cup cake flour
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup Valentine's M&M's

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line the cookie sheets with parchment paper. Mix the butter, brown sugar, and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy ( 3-4 minutes) in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
2. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides and add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between until just combined, then add the vanilla extract.
3. Mix the cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the stand mixer and mix until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix! The dough will be thick.
5. Add the chocolate chips and M&M's and fold into the batter with a spatula. - It will be a slight workout.
6. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop chunky scoops of dough, but don't level the dough (the scoop will have extra chunky dough on top). Place the rounded side of the dough ball on the cookie sheet, leaving the chunky part on the top. Place 2 inches apart on a prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies become golden brown on the edges but gooey in the middle.
8. Allow time to cool before serving— the most challenging part.

Equipment

1. Stand mixer
2. Cookie sheet
3. Parchment paper
4. Cookie scoops
5. Wire rack
6. Spatula

Notes

These cookies are great with chopped nuts of your choosing.