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How to make the perfect Valentine’s Day cookies. These soft and chewy Valentine’s M&M Cookies have pops of pink, red, and white M&M’s to make them not only delicious but festive and fun as well. You will love these Valentine’s cookies!
I am and have always been a big fan of Valentine’s Day. I know that sometimes it gets a bad wrap but my Mom always made it so special and it was more about expressing love to those around you. Growing up, my Mom and Dad would write down all of our best qualities on hearts and I would always feel so loved.
My Mom would always make heart shaped frosted sugar cookies with almond frosting. But she knew that my favorite candy in the world has always been M&M’s so she would make me special Valentine’s M&M cookies with pink, white, and red M&M’s.
I love these cookies since they have the perfect crisp, golden, buttery edges with chewy centers and filled with plain milk chocolate M&M’s. They are so easy to make! I have shared a classic M&M Cookie Recipe plus Christmas M&M Cookies as well.
Ingredients:
Here is all you need to make Valentine’s Day cookies. The special red, white, and pink Valentine’s M&M’s can usually be found in the holiday section of your grocery store.
- Cold Butter (cut into cubes): This helps to keep the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- M & M’s: I suggest using the special Valentine’s red, white, and pink milk chocolate plain M&M’s.
- Chocolate Chips (optional): If you would like extra chocolate, add in semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips. May add 1 cup of chopped pretzels for a salty crunch.
How to make Valentine’s M&M Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 385 degrees. In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in M & M’s. If using chocolate chips, add them in as well.
- Chill the dough (if time allows).
- Drop onto baking sheet. Bake for 9-13 minutes or until edges are slightly golden brown.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):
How to know when the cookies are done baking:
The edges should be lightly golden, and the centers will look slightly underdone but not raw.
A common mistake is waiting until the entire cookie is golden-brown, which often results in an overbaked, crispy cookie. Always remember that the cookies will continue to set up after removing from the oven.
Can I freeze the M&M Cookies?
Absolutely! Here is how to freeze baked cookies…let cookies cool completely, then store them in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziplock bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If you would like to freeze cookie dough, scoop the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid and then transfer the dough balls into a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. If you bake from frozen, add 1-2 minutes of baking time.
How can I make M&M cookies look more gourmet?
I suggest placing setting aside 1/4 cup of M&M’s for placing on top of the cookies as soon as you remove them from the oven. Also, use a small spatula to press the edges into the centers so the cookies are round circles.
Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes:
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Valentine’s M&M Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cold Butter cut into cubes
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 3/4 cups Flour
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cups M & M's
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 385 degrees.
- In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in M & M's. If using chocolate chips, add them in as well.
- Chill (if time allows)
- Drop onto baking sheet. Bake for 9-13 minutes or until edges are slightly golden brown.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
In case you missed some of the latest Valentine’s Day recipes — Valentine’s White Chocolate M & M Popcorn + Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Ball Cake Pops + 5 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Kids
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Hi Kim! I am so sorry that I am about 3 weeks too late in answering this question! I was on a cruise at the time and away from technology so I apologize. Yes, salted pretzels! I used salted butter. If you use unsalted butter, adjust it to 3/4 teaspoon. It’s a nice balance of salty and sweet that way. Have a wonderful day! – Melissa 🙂
Hi, Melissa,
I’m making your pretty Valentine pretzel cookies for my office tomorrow and have a couple of questions. Do you use unsalted butter and salted pretzels? Also, are they large cookies or regular size (how much dough in each cookie)? Looks like a great recipe and fun for Valentine’s Day!