Valentine’s Day Cookies with M&Ms and White Chocolate Chips Recipe
Introduction
Celebrate love and sweetness with these delightful Valentine’s Day Cookies. Packed with colorful candy and creamy white chocolate chips, they’re perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself on this special day.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup Valentine’s mix M&Ms
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Step 2: In a stand mixer bowl, beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until smooth.
- Step 4: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined. The dough will be soft.
- Step 5: Gently fold in the Valentine’s mix M&Ms and white chocolate chips.
- Step 6: Use a large cookie scoop to portion out 12 balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Step 7: Bake the cookies for exactly 10 minutes. They may appear slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
- Step 8: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving.
Tips & Variations
- For extra chewiness, try substituting half the all-purpose flour with bread flour.
- You can swap the white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips based on your preference.
- If you don’t have Valentine’s themed M&Ms, regular red and pink candies or chocolate chips work just as well.
Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a sealed bag for up to 2 months. To reheat, warm gently in a microwave for 10-15 seconds to restore softness.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. This helps develop the flavors and can improve texture.
What if I don’t have a stand mixer?
No problem. You can mix the ingredients by hand using a sturdy spoon or a handheld mixer. Just be careful not to overmix once you add the flour.
PrintValentine’s Day Cookies with M&Ms and White Chocolate Chips Recipe
These Valentine’s Day Cookies are festive, soft, and chewy treats loaded with colorful Valentine’s mix M&Ms and creamy white chocolate chips. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, they’re ideal for celebrating the holiday with a sweet homemade touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup Valentine’s mix M&Ms
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking cookies.
- Combine Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a creamy batter base.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; the dough will be soft.
- Fold in Candy and Chips: Gently stir in the Valentine’s mix M&Ms and white chocolate chips, evenly distributing the colorful and creamy add-ins throughout the dough.
- Portion the Dough: Use a large cookie scoop to divide the dough into 12 equal balls, placing them on a prepared baking sheet with enough space between each.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for exactly 10 minutes. They may look slightly underbaked when removed but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes to set properly before enjoying.
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone to remain soft and chewy.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet after baking to set up perfectly.
- Use a large cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute the Valentine’s mix M&Ms with any colorful candy or chocolate of your choice.
Keywords: Valentine’s Day cookies, M&M cookies, white chocolate chip cookies, holiday treats, festive cookies, soft cookies
