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Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies

Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies

Delight in these Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies, a quick and colorful treat perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup M&Ms plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • scooping spoon

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of M&Ms into the dough, reserving some for pressing on top before baking.
  6. Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Press extra M&Ms on top.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are still soft. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

For a gourmet twist, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt before baking or swapping out M&Ms for your favorite chocolate or nuts.

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