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    Home » Valentine's Day Activities and Recipes

    Published: Jan 26, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Valentine’s Day Cookies with M&Ms

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    Valentines day m&M cookies

    I just love cookie recipes that use M&Ms! Delicious from scratch and easy to make, these M&M cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Cookies with M&Ms are a fun treat to make for loved ones on Valentine's Day. They have all the goodness of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with the added treat of chocolate-filled pink and red M&Ms. You can also use those colorful M&Ms in this Valentine's Dessert Cheese Ball.

    valentine cookies with red and pink m&ms
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    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    • Just 30 minutes start to finish for delicious cookies!
    • Make a great treat for a loved one on Valentine's day. When you are done, check out these 15 Heart Activities to Love.
    • The M&Ms provide a rich chocolate flavor and the candy coating adds a nice crunch to the cookies


    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Butter (Soft)
    • Granulated sugar taste
    • Light brown sugar
    • Vanilla extract
    • Chocolate chips
    • Valentine M&M candies


    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

    STEP 2: In a large bowl, combine, butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, egg, all purpose flour, baking soda, chocolate chips & salt. Stir until all of the ingredients have developed into a cookie dough.

    eggs sugar flour chocolate chips in bowl

    STEP 3: Roll into Tablespoon sized dough balls and place on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. You can also use a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.

    STEP 4: Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies are set.

    STEP 5: Remove from oven. Quickly place valentine M&M’s onto the warm cookies.

    STEP 6: Transfer to a cooling wire rack.

    Enjoy these Valentine's day M&M cookies with a glass of milk and find out why this is one of my favorite cookie recipes.

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: For easy clean up, you can line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Tip 2: When storing the cookies, place a piece of parchment paper in between layers to keep them from sticking together.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do you store these cookies?

    You can store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    How come you don't add M&Ms to the cookie dough?

    Since there are already chocolate chips in the cookies, there is plenty of chocolate taste in them. Adding the candies after baking ensures that they remain intact and don't crac


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    • Valentine's Day Cupcakes Filled with Sprinkles

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    📖 Recipe

    Valentine’s Day Cookies with M&Ms

    Vicky
    Valentine's Day Cookies with M&Ms are a fun treat to make for loved ones on Valentine's Day. They have all the goodness of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with the added treat of chocolate-filled pink and red M&Ms.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 174 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ Cup Butter Soft
    • ½ Cup Sugar
    • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
    • 1 Tbs Vanilla
    • 1 Large Egg
    • 1 ¼ Cup Flour
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
    • ¼ Cup Valentine M&M

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine, butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, egg, flour, baking soda, chocolate chips & salt.
    • Roll into Tablespoon sized balls and place on a nonstick pan.
    • Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies are set.
    • Remove from oven. Quickly place valentine M&M’s onto the warm cookies.
    • Transfer to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    For easy clean up, you can line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
    When storing the cookies, place a piece of parchment paper in between layers to keep them from sticking together.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Nathan says

      January 30, 2023 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love a simple cookie recipe, and the Valentine's M&M's make them so perfect for the holiday! Can't wait to try these out, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    2. Mahy says

      January 30, 2023 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      I think I could make and eat a ton of these. They must be so good! Perfect for the occasion, too 🙂

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      January 30, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      Those look so tasty and so festive. I think I need to make up some batches and give these to friends and family for the holiday.

      Reply
    4. Cara Campbell says

      January 30, 2023 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies were delicious - I love adding m&m's to almost any cookie. Plus, the Valentine's theme made them so cute!

      Reply
    5. TAYLER ROSS says

      January 30, 2023 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with the kids over the weekend and they're so delicious! Super fun too!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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