Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies

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Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a batch of homemade cookies, and these Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for the occasion! With festive red, pink, and white M&M’s and melty mini chocolate chips in every bite, they’re soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious. Whether you’re baking for a classroom party, a romantic date night, or just to enjoy at home with the family, these cookies are guaranteed to spread the love. They’re quick to make, full of chocolatey goodness, and a fun way to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit.

If you’re searching for an easy dessert that looks as good as it tastes, this recipe is a must-try. Plus, with just a handful of pantry staples and a touch of festive flair, these cookies are as simple as they are crowd-pleasing. Let’s dive into how to make the ultimate Valentine’s Day M&M cookies!

Taste & Flavor

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These Valentine’s Day M&M cookies are a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Each bite starts with the soft, chewy base of the cookie, which has just the right amount of buttery richness and a hint of vanilla. The sweetness from the brown and granulated sugars creates a deep caramel-like undertone, while the Valentine’s M&M’s add a festive crunch and bursts of chocolatey goodness. The mini semi-sweet chocolate chips melt perfectly into the dough, providing a smooth, rich contrast to the crunch of the M&M’s. Together, these flavors combine to make cookies that are not only visually stunning but absolutely irresistible for chocolate lovers and cookie fans alike.

Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies | Full Video

Watching the video is the best way to see exactly how these Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies come together! While the written form of the recipe provides all the details, the video gives you a closer look at the texture of the dough, the ideal way to fold in the M&M’s and chocolate chips, and the tips for achieving the perfectly baked cookies every time.

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You’ll also catch little tricks that aren’t as easy or straightforward to explain in text, like how to space the cookies on the baking sheet for even baking or how to get these vibrant M&M’s to pop on top. If you’re a visual learner or just love seeing the process unfold, this video is a must-watch – it makes these festive cookies even more fun!

If you finished the video and are ready to start off your morning routine the right way, check out our Blueberry Muffin Recipe with Frozen Blueberries.

Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies | Recipe

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This recipe makes roughly 2 dozen (24) standard-sized cookies. If you have a bigger gathering or classroom, feel free to adjust the recipe accordingly 🙂

Ingredients:

  • ½  cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar*
  • 1 Large Egg
  • ½  tbsp Vanilla Bean Extract (see our Small Batch Vanilla Extract)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • ½  tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 ½  cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½  tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Valentine’s M&M’s
  • ½  cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (recommend mini size)

You can find the Valentine’s M&M’s at any large grocery store or major online retailer around Valentine’s Day.

Fan of brown sugar? Make sure to check out our Brown Sugar Latte Recipe

Instructions:

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Add the dry ingredients: All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt to a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk together.
  3. Cream together the stick of Softened Butter with the Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar.
  4. Add in the Egg and Vanilla Extract (learn how to use vanilla extract in coffee)
  5. Carefully add the dry ingredients (from Step #1) to the wet ingredients and mix together.
  6. Fold in the Chocolate Chips and M&M’s until they are mixed throughout.
  7. Drop balls (1 to 1 ½ tbsp size) of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, space them about 2″ apart. This is for standard-sized cookies. If you want larger cookies, make the dough balls ~ 3-4 tbsp and space them further apart.
  8. Bake @ 350°F for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let them cool ~ 5 minutes, then they are ready. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Here is the simple nutrition info is based on a serving size of one cookie:

  • Calories: 103
  • Fat: 7.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.5 g
  • Sugars: 11 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g

Now that you finished this fun recipe, you need to check out our Ultimate Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe, another of our favorites!

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Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies – Soft, Chewy, & Perfect for Sharing!

Sweeten your Valentine's Day with these soft, chewy M&M cookies! Loaded with colorful candy-coated chocolate, they'll make you fall in love!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 103 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Handheld or Stand Mixer
  • 2 Cookie Baking Sheets
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk or Large Spoon
  • 1 Cookie Dough Scoop optional
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter – softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • ½ tbsp Vanilla Bean Extract
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Valentine's M&M's
  • ½ cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips – suggest mini size

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add the dry ingredients: All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt to a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Cream together the stick of Softened Butter with the Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar.
  • Add in the Egg and Vanilla Extract
  • Carefully add the dry ingredients (from Step #1) to the wet ingredients and mix together.
  • Fold in the Chocolate Chips and M&M's until they are mixed throughout.
  • Drop balls (1 to 1 ½ tbsp size) of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, space them about 2" apart. This is for standard-sized cookies. If you want larger cookies, make the dough balls ~ 3-4 tbsp and space them further apart.
  • Bake @ 350 F for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let them cool ~ 5 minutes, then they are ready. Enjoy your Valentine's Day M&M Cookies!

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Notes

You can find the Valentine’s M&M’s in the candy section of grocery stores starting in January through February 14.  You can also find them on online grocery stores.
Keyword Chocolate Chips, Cookies, M&M’s, Valentine’s Day

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