Soft and Chewy Valentine Cookies Recipe with M&M's

Indulge in the sweet spirit of Valentine's Day with these Soft and Chewy Valentine Cookies adorned with colorful M&M's! This delightful treat combines the classic flavors of sugar and brown sugar with a burst of chocolate from red, pink, and white M&M's, making it a perfect way to spread love and joy on this special occasion.

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Course: Baked Goods, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Soft Cookies, Valentine Cookies Recipe, Valentine's Day, M&M's

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 17

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Appetizers and Entrées

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cup all-purpose flour
M&M's (plain) red, pink & white, chopped and whole, separated

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, cream together sugars, butter, and vegetable oil until smooth and creamy.
Add eggs to the mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition until fluffy.
Stir in baking powder, salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Fold in chopped M&M's (as many as desired) into the cookie dough.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
Roll the cookie dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Gently press 5 whole M&M's onto the top of each cookie dough ball for decoration.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To keep the cookies soft, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. Adding a piece of white bread to the container can help retain moisture.
These cookies can also be frozen for longer storage. Place them in a freezer Ziploc bag, separating layers with parchment or wax paper, and freeze for 3-4 months.

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