Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies

M&M candies are so colorful and fun! They make everyone who sees them smile. Make these delightful Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies for some you love or admire. I guarantee that they will not only feel appreciated but want to eat one immediately. Cookies have always been a great gift to give to neighbors, friends, or co-workers. It’s an inexpensive gift with such a big impact. Just the thought of someone caring enough to make a fresh batch of cookies for them will warm and win their hearts. Package them on pretty paper plates, decorative tin boxes, or food-safe boxes sold at craft stores. Bake a batch of cookies and show someone you care. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE VALENTINE’S DAY M&M COOKIES

• Butter
• Light brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Large eggs
• Pure vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Kosher salt
• Mini or regular semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Valentine’s Day M&M’s candies, divided

HOW TO MAKE VALENTINE’S DAY M&M COOKIES

• Have butter and eggs at room temperature (or quick softened butter in microwave 15 seconds).
• Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
• In a stand mixer or medium bowl with hand mixer, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar, until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs and vanilla; mix until blended.
• Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until combined.
• Remove bowl from mixer stand or set hand mixer aside.
• Stir in chocolate chips and M&M’s with a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated.
• Use a 1-inch cookie scoop (about 1 to 1.5 Tablespoons) to drop 12 cookie dough balls on the baking sheet.
• Roll each cookie dough ball between your hands to make smooth.
• Place them 3 across and 4 down. Bake for about 11 minutes or until almost set in the center.
• (They will have a glossy look).
• Remove from oven and immediately place more M&M’s on top of each cookie.
• Let the cookies sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

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